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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 11m at 12:18 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:24 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 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:111.17:14-1.18:430.96:535:43Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:341.05:491.18:06-1.18:310.96:535:44New Moon2Fri
3Sat2:031.06:251.08:56-1.18:470.86:525:45New Moon3Sat
4Sun3:181.06:580.99:43-0.99:250.76:525:46New Moon4Sun
5Mon4:260.97:310.810:29-0.710:210.56:515:46Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:300.88:010.711:12-0.511:340.46:505:47Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:380.78:290.711:53-0.26:495:48Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:000.68:500.612:470.212:310.06:495:49Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:490.58:590.61:490.11:050.36:485:50First Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:300.62:44-0.16:475:51First Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:280.73:35-0.26:465:51First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:010.84:26-0.46:465:52First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:080.95:17-0.56:455:53Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:161.06:05-0.56:445:54Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:251.06:50-0.66:435:54Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:401.07:31-0.78:470.96:425:55Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:300.95:591.08:09-0.78:460.86:415:56Full Moon17Sat
18Sun1:500.96:191.08:44-0.79:000.86:405:57Full Moon18Sun
19Mon2:590.96:410.99:19-0.69:290.76:395:57Full Moon19Mon
20Tue4:050.97:010.99:53-0.510:090.56:385:58Full Moon20Tue
21Wed5:130.97:200.810:30-0.310:580.46:375:59Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:260.87:350.811:10-0.111:520.26:366:00Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:480.87:450.811:540.26:356:00Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:260.87:490.812:48-0.112:430.56:346:01Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:140.97:410.91:46-0.31:380.86:336:02Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:541.02:47-0.56:326:02Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:201.13:53-0.66:316:03Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:271.25:01-0.76:306:04Waning Crescent28Wed
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 5:21 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 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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