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 2h 11m 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 - Mar 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:521.15:571.08:52-0.58:480.76:296:05Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:051.16:201.09:35-0.49:310.56:286:05Full Moon2Thu
3Fri5:171.16:420.910:21-0.210:220.36:276:06Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:291.17:030.911:100.111:210.16:266:07Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:481.17:220.912:040.46:256:07Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:171.17:360.912:24-0.11:070.76:236:08Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:551.17:401.01:29-0.32:350.96:226:09Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:321.22:36-0.46:216:09Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:591.23:46-0.46:206:10Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:091.24:57-0.46:196:10Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:571.26:06-0.48:461.06:186:11Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:271.05:301.28:05-0.39:321.07:177:12Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:521.15:561.18:56-0.29:330.97:157:12Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:581.16:191.19:38-0.19:430.87:147:13New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:561.16:411.010:140.010:040.77:137:14New Moon15Wed
16Thu5:491.16:591.010:450.210:340.57:127:14New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:401.17:141.011:160.311:090.47:117:15New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:331.17:231.011:470.511:500.37:107:15Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:311.17:231.012:230.77:087:16Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:391.17:211.012:340.21:080.97:077:17Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:011.17:181.11:210.12:131.07:067:17Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:311.22:100.14:331.17:057:18First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:541.33:020.07:047:18First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:591.33:590.07:027:19First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:461.35:000.07:017:20First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:201.46:030.07:007:20Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:461.37:03-0.18:241.16:597:21Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:361.25:091.37:580.08:281.06:587:21Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:101.35:301.38:480.08:520.86:567:22Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:291.45:511.29:370.29:290.66:557:22Full Moon30Thu
31Fri5:401.56:111.210:260.410:120.36:547:23Full Moon31Fri
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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