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 3h 24m 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 - Feb 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:130.96:491.09:06-1.09:130.86:545:43Full Moon1Tue
2Wed3:200.97:180.99:46-0.99:530.76:535:43Full Moon2Wed
3Thu4:290.97:470.810:28-0.710:500.56:535:44Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:420.88:140.811:13-0.56:525:45Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:040.78:390.712:010.312:00-0.26:515:46Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:440.69:010.71:100.112:500.16:515:47Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:410.69:180.72:14-0.21:440.46:505:47Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:320.73:17-0.42:550.66:495:48Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:090.94:19-0.66:495:49Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:291.05:22-0.76:485:50Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:241.06:20-0.86:475:51Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:041.07:14-0.99:150.86:465:51Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:010.95:361.08:03-0.89:040.86:455:52New Moon13Sun
14Mon2:170.96:050.98:46-0.89:020.76:455:53New Moon14Mon
15Tue3:180.96:330.99:25-0.69:190.66:445:54New Moon15Tue
16Wed4:120.97:000.810:01-0.59:540.56:435:55New Moon16Wed
17Thu5:050.87:240.810:34-0.310:430.46:425:55Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:590.77:460.711:06-0.111:400.36:415:56Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:020.78:000.711:370.16:405:57Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:220.68:040.712:370.212:080.36:395:58Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:110.67:570.71:310.012:390.56:385:58First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:510.82:23-0.16:375:59First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:350.83:14-0.26:366:00First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:080.94:08-0.36:356:00First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:041.05:01-0.46:346:01Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:251.15:53-0.56:336:02Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:471.16:41-0.68:121.06:326:03Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:041.05:101.17:26-0.68:030.96:316:03Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:331.05:341.18:09-0.68:160.86:306:04Full Moon29Tue
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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