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 5h 52m 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 - Apr 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:571.36:571.212:280.21:511.16:547:23Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:131.46:411.21:130.13:591.26:537:24Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:321.42:030.16:517:24First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:411.52:590.06:507:25First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:351.54:020.06:497:26First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:181.55:110.07:541.36:487:26First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:531.46:220.17:381.26:477:27Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:371.34:221.47:290.17:581.06:467:27Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:111.54:501.38:290.28:330.76:457:28Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:291.65:151.39:240.49:140.56:437:28Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:401.75:401.310:180.69:590.26:427:29Full Moon11Sun
12Mon6:451.86:031.311:140.810:460.06:417:30Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:491.86:241.312:181.16:407:30Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:541.86:411.31:371.26:397:31Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:041.76:431.312:33-0.13:141.36:387:31Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:201.71:320.06:377:32Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:371.62:330.16:367:33Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:441.63:360.26:357:33Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:361.54:430.36:347:34Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:151.45:520.48:571.16:337:34Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:371.23:451.46:560.58:331.06:327:35Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:551.24:091.37:500.68:370.96:317:36Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:591.34:271.38:350.78:520.86:307:36Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:551.44:421.39:140.89:140.66:297:37Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:461.54:521.39:511.09:390.46:287:38New Moon25Sun
26Mon6:331.54:581.310:291.110:070.36:277:38New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:191.65:031.311:141.210:380.26:267:39New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:061.75:091.412:201.36:257:39New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:561.75:031.42:131.46:247:40Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:531.76:237:41Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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