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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 12:53 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Nov 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:451.77:552.110:240.27:186:18Full Moon1Fri
2Sat4:281.78:552.112:211.711:03 AM0.17:196:18Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:012.010:450.16:205:17Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:212.011:300.16:205:16Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:561.912:210.26:215:15Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:150.36:225:15Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:591.92:130.46:235:14Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:311.83:120.56:245:13Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:521.84:130.76:245:13Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:081.712:001.38:081.35:120.86:255:12Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:201.61:561.37:221.16:070.96:265:12Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:301.63:111.47:300.86:571.16:275:11Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:351.54:131.67:470.67:441.26:285:10Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:341.55:061.78:080.48:291.46:285:10New Moon14Thu
15Fri2:321.55:551.88:330.19:161.56:295:10New Moon15Fri
16Sat2:281.66:431.99:02-0.110:091.66:305:09New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:111.67:362.09:37-0.26:315:09New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:351.910:19-0.36:325:08Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:441.911:09-0.36:325:08Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:571.812:06-0.26:335:08Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:531.71:08-0.16:345:07First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:150.06:355:07First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:291.63:260.36:365:07First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:551.511:43 AM1.26:071.14:430.56:375:06Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:191.41:401.36:230.86:040.86:375:06Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:391.43:091.46:520.47:201.06:385:06Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:561.44:211.67:250.18:301.26:395:06Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:071.45:221.77:58-0.19:421.36:405:06Full Moon28Thu
29Fri2:031.46:141.78:32-0.36:415:06Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:021.79:06-0.46:415:06Full Moon30Sat
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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