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 1h 41m 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 - Jul 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:331.310:561.02:200.14:300.86:098:09Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:541.23:210.55:110.46:098:09Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:131.112:091.24:330.85:550.16:108:09Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:001.312:131.26:281.16:39-0.26:108:09Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:291.57:23-0.46:108:09Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:381.68:05-0.56:118:08Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:291.78:47-0.66:118:08Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:101.79:27-0.66:128:08New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:491.610:07-0.56:128:08New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:271.510:46-0.46:138:08New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:061.511:24-0.36:138:08Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:441.46:148:07Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:171.312:02-0.16:148:07Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:441.312:390.16:158:07Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:031.29:030.81:130.34:250.86:158:06Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:111.21:450.54:480.56:168:06First Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:021.25:160.36:168:06First Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:371.25:450.16:178:05First Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:081.26:18-0.16:178:05First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:061.46:53-0.36:188:04Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:361.57:32-0.56:198:04Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:081.68:13-0.66:198:03Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:431.78:58-0.76:208:03Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:181.712:371.69:261.69:44-0.76:208:02Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:541.62:351.69:311.510:32-0.66:218:02Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:281.54:191.510:161.411:22-0.46:218:01Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:591.46:011.411:321.26:228:01Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:261.37:451.212:15-0.21:141.06:238:00Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:501.39:441.11:100.22:280.76:237:59Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:101.211:541.22:090.63:280.36:247:59Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu10:231.23:170.94:230.16:247:58Third Quarter31Thu
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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