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 4h 43m 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 - May 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:571.712:340.16:227:41Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:011.71:250.16:217:42First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:571.72:220.16:217:43First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:421.63:250.26:207:43First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:171.64:340.36:591.26:197:44First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:311.32:481.55:490.57:141.06:187:45Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:211.43:151.47:050.67:440.76:177:45Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:451.63:401.48:150.88:210.46:177:46Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:571.74:031.49:191.09:010.16:167:46Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:021.84:251.410:211.29:44-0.16:157:47Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:011.94:431.411:291.310:28-0.26:157:48Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:581.94:531.412:571.46:147:48Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:551.96:137:49Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:551.812:05-0.16:137:50Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:581.712:580.06:127:50Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:001.71:530.16:117:51Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:531.62:490.36:117:51Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:331.53:460.59:051.16:107:52Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:051.44:460.67:431.06:107:53Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:461.12:281.45:490.87:420.86:097:53Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:071.22:461.36:530.97:580.66:097:54Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:141.32:561.37:511.08:200.46:087:54Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:101.42:591.38:441.18:440.36:087:55Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:581.53:001.39:341.29:100.16:087:56New Moon24Mon
25Tue6:401.63:061.410:271.39:390.06:077:56New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:211.73:091.411:411.410:09-0.16:077:57New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:041.710:44-0.26:077:57New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:501.811:24-0.26:067:58Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:401.86:067:59Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:341.712:10-0.16:067:59Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:261.71:01-0.16:058:00Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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