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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 43m at 12:53 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:38 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Aug 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:221.77:46-0.66:257:57Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:041.78:37-0.76:267:56Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:441.71:471.68:511.69:29-0.76:267:56Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:201.73:231.69:171.510:21-0.56:277:55Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:551.64:541.610:041.311:14-0.36:277:54Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:271.56:221.511:131.16:287:53Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:571.47:531.312:080.012:410.96:297:52Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:241.39:371.31:030.32:010.76:297:52Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:481.311:361.32:030.73:060.46:307:51Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:041.33:121.04:040.26:307:50Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:361.49:50 AM1.35:011.34:580.06:317:49Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:271.55:50-0.16:327:48Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:531.66:40-0.16:327:47Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:461.77:26-0.16:337:46Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:221.78:09-0.16:337:45Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:451.68:47-0.16:347:44Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:021.69:220.06:347:43New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:201.62:261.510:131.49:550.06:357:42New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:381.53:481.410:321.310:250.26:357:41New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:571.55:041.411:201.210:530.36:367:40New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:151.56:181.312:171.16:377:39Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:291.47:371.21:081.06:377:38Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:371.49:091.21:490.86:387:37Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:371.411:021.312:260.92:260.66:387:36Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:291.41:071.23:040.46:397:35First Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:031.53:470.26:397:34First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:411.64:380.06:407:32First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:301.85:34-0.16:407:31First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:221.96:34-0.26:417:30Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:031.97:34-0.36:417:29Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:381.91:061.88:171.78:30-0.26:427:28Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 5:45 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 80% 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 (80% 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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