Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 7h 48m at 11:44 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:02 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Feb 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:380.58:510.712:530.311:50 AM-0.16:545:43Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:100.49:030.61:520.212:210.16:535:44Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:350.49:080.62:410.012:520.36:535:44First Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:110.73:27-0.16:525:45First Quarter4Thu
5Fri9:170.74:11-0.36:515:46First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:230.84:56-0.56:340.86:515:47First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:010.95:42-0.66:505:48Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:341.06:28-0.87:560.96:495:48Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:051.07:13-0.97:540.96:485:49Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:050.95:371.07:59-1.08:090.86:485:50Full Moon10Wed
11Thu2:211.06:081.08:45-0.98:420.76:475:51Full Moon11Thu
12Fri3:351.06:390.99:32-0.89:280.56:465:52Full Moon12Fri
13Sat4:471.07:090.910:20-0.710:250.46:455:52Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:001.07:390.811:09-0.411:330.26:445:53Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:180.98:080.812:02-0.16:435:54Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:480.88:360.712:450.012:570.26:435:55Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:320.89:010.81:53-0.22:010.56:425:56Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:190.83:00-0.43:410.76:415:56Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:000.94:07-0.56:405:57Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:291.05:11-0.56:395:58Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:241.06:11-0.66:385:58Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:551.07:04-0.59:420.86:375:59Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:040.85:191.07:48-0.59:070.86:366:00Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:080.95:400.98:26-0.58:520.76:356:01New Moon24Wed
25Thu3:020.96:010.98:59-0.48:580.76:346:01New Moon25Thu
26Fri3:510.96:210.99:29-0.39:250.66:336:02New Moon26Fri
27Sat4:400.96:410.99:57-0.210:030.56:326:03New Moon27Sat
28Sun5:310.86:580.810:270.010:480.46:316:03Waxing Crescent28Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8764165)

Common Questions About Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA today?

Slack tide in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA is approximately 4:53 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA?

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 93% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA?

Tide predictions for Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA?

Tide data for Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8764165. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8764165.

What is the moon phase in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA is Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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