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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:18 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 40m at 10:02 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Nov 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:071.74:521.68:591.08:501.27:186:19Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:211.65:431.79:160.89:241.37:196:18Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:291.66:301.79:370.69:551.47:206:17Full Moon3Wed
4Thu4:311.67:141.810:020.510:281.57:206:16Full Moon4Thu
5Fri4:331.68:001.810:300.411:071.67:216:16Full Moon5Fri
6Sat4:381.78:481.911:010.37:226:15Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:341.78:441.912:201.710:36 AM0.26:235:14Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:481.911:160.26:235:14Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:561.912:020.26:245:13Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:511.812:530.36:255:12Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:510.36:265:12Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:311.82:540.46:275:11Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:021.710:13 AM1.36:371.34:040.66:275:11Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:281.712:481.46:211.15:190.76:285:10Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:511.62:201.56:380.86:320.96:295:10Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:131.63:351.77:090.57:361.16:305:09Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed2:341.54:401.87:460.28:331.36:315:09New Moon17Wed
18Thu2:551.65:391.98:26-0.19:281.46:315:08New Moon18Thu
19Fri3:151.66:362.09:10-0.210:261.56:325:08New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:331.67:321.99:56-0.311:501.66:335:08Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:451.68:321.810:45-0.36:345:07Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:361.811:37-0.26:355:07Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:431.712:320.06:355:07Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:401.61:290.26:365:07First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:260.36:375:06First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:221.53:250.56:385:06First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:541.412:301.07:120.94:280.76:395:06First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:191.42:011.17:000.75:340.86:405:06Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon1:381.33:131.27:080.56:351.06:405:06Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:501.34:111.37:250.37:271.16:415:06Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 5:10 pm — 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 88% 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 (88% 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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