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 (tomorrow) : 1:30 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 8:46 pm (0.8 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 - Apr 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:161.65:571.210:570.610:230.16:537:24New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:291.76:051.211:590.911:14-0.26:527:24Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:411.86:081.31:221.26:517:25Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:591.85:381.412:09-0.33:271.46:497:25Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:251.71:09-0.46:487:26Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:591.72:13-0.36:477:27First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:281.63:23-0.26:467:27First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:371.54:380.06:457:28First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:171.55:560.16:447:28First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:371.47:080.29:001.26:437:29Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:091.34:521.38:060.48:541.06:417:30Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:291.35:041.38:510.59:050.96:407:30Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:371.35:131.29:280.79:240.76:397:31Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:371.45:161.210:000.89:470.56:387:31Full Moon14Wed
15Thu6:321.55:091.210:331.010:140.36:377:32Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:231.54:481.311:141.210:430.26:367:33Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:131.64:211.312:281.36:357:33Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:061.611:520.06:347:34Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:071.76:337:34Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:201.712:340.06:327:35Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:431.71:230.06:317:36Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:581.72:200.06:307:36Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:431.73:220.16:297:37Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:071.64:280.16:287:37Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:241.55:390.27:401.36:277:38Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:441.43:381.46:500.47:331.06:267:39Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:521.53:511.47:570.68:010.76:257:39Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:231.64:011.39:000.88:380.36:247:40Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:381.84:091.410:051.19:200.06:237:41New Moon29Thu
30Fri6:452.04:111.411:191.310:05-0.36:227:41New Moon30Fri
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 11:08 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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