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 48m 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 - Apr 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:491.66:291.211:190.611:000.16:537:24Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:571.76:471.212:190.96:527:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:081.77:011.31:361.16:517:25Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:261.67:071.312:53-0.23:131.36:497:25Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:501.61:57-0.26:487:26Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:121.63:04-0.16:477:27Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:221.54:150.06:467:27Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:171.55:300.19:121.26:457:28Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:231.23:581.46:440.28:521.16:447:28Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:081.24:291.47:480.38:561.06:437:29Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:231.34:541.38:400.49:070.96:417:30Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:271.35:151.39:230.69:230.76:407:30Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:231.45:311.29:580.79:430.66:397:31New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:151.45:411.210:310.910:090.56:387:31New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:031.55:431.211:061.010:390.36:377:32New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:521.55:381.311:491.111:120.26:367:33New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:431.65:351.312:561.26:357:33Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:391.66:347:34Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:451.612:300.26:337:34Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:571.61:160.26:327:35Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:031.62:070.26:317:36First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:561.63:030.26:307:36First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:361.64:040.26:297:37First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:071.65:110.37:511.26:287:37First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:161.33:331.56:200.47:431.16:277:38Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:181.43:541.47:260.58:000.86:267:39Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:451.54:141.48:270.68:320.56:257:39Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:591.74:321.49:250.89:100.26:247:40Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:051.84:501.410:231.09:530.06:237:41Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:081.95:061.411:291.310:41-0.26:237:41Full Moon30Sun
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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