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 2h 27m 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 - Jul 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:461.32:380.34:570.56:098:09First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:111.012:131.33:410.65:400.36:098:09First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:571.112:361.24:580.96:250.06:098:09Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:231.312:551.26:521.17:10-0.26:108:09Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:361.41:071.38:431.27:54-0.46:108:09Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:351.612:581.310:261.38:37-0.56:118:08Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:231.69:19-0.56:118:08Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:061.69:59-0.56:128:08Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:461.510:39-0.46:128:08Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:261.511:18-0.26:138:08Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:051.411:57-0.16:138:08Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:431.46:148:07Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:181.36:470.912:360.13:570.96:148:07Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:491.29:070.81:150.34:170.86:158:07Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:121.21:540.54:460.66:158:06Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:020.811:26 AM1.22:320.75:180.46:168:06Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:271.25:520.26:168:06Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun11:231.26:260.16:178:05Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:261.211:29 AM1.26:261.27:00-0.16:178:05Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:091.311:45 AM1.38:201.37:35-0.36:188:04Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:441.512:141.39:251.38:11-0.46:198:04Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:171.51:031.49:561.48:49-0.56:198:03New Moon22Thu
23Fri6:501.62:021.410:061.49:28-0.56:208:03New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:241.63:111.410:161.410:10-0.56:208:02New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:591.54:271.410:501.310:55-0.36:218:02New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:331.55:491.311:531.211:43-0.26:218:01Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:071.47:151.21:101.06:228:01Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:391.38:531.112:340.12:150.86:238:00Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:091.310:471.11:290.43:130.56:237:59First Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:371.32:280.74:090.26:247:59First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:401.211:02 AM1.33:381.05:040.06:247:58First Quarter31Sat
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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