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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 4:24 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 53m at 10:38 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jun 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:111.71:34-0.26:058:00Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:451.62:360.06:058:01Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:101.53:410.26:091.06:058:01Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:071.11:301.44:510.56:310.76:058:02Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:121.31:461.36:150.87:050.36:058:02Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:461.41:561.37:501.17:420.06:048:03Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:041.61:511.39:281.38:21-0.36:048:03Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:071.89:00-0.46:048:04New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:011.89:39-0.56:048:04New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:491.810:19-0.56:048:04New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:371.811:02-0.46:048:05New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:271.711:46-0.36:048:05Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:231.66:048:05Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:191.512:33-0.16:048:06Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:011.51:200.06:058:06Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:291.42:050.26:058:06First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:471.32:480.46:320.86:058:07First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:581.33:280.66:280.66:058:07First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:010.912:561.24:110.86:470.46:058:07First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:361.27:100.16:058:08Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:481.312:101.37:241.27:37-0.16:068:08Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:371.58:06-0.36:068:08Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:171.68:38-0.56:068:08Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:541.79:14-0.66:068:08Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:341.79:55-0.76:078:08Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:181.710:41-0.76:078:09Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:051.711:31-0.66:078:09Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:521.66:088:09Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:341.512:25-0.46:088:09Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:071.48:091.11:22-0.23:591.16:088:09Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 1:31 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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