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 (tomorrow) : in 4h 00m at 1:30 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:43 am (1.2 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 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:521.86:058:01Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:571.712:26-0.36:058:01Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:571.61:24-0.16:058:02Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:391.52:210.16:058:02First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:071.43:150.37:321.06:058:03First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:261.34:060.66:520.86:048:03First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:351.01:371.34:590.87:050.66:048:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:191.11:351.26:091.07:250.36:048:04Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:451.312:481.27:511.27:490.16:048:04Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:461.48:15-0.16:048:05Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:281.68:43-0.26:048:05Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:011.79:14-0.36:048:05Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:351.79:47-0.46:048:06Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:131.710:23-0.46:058:06Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:561.711:03-0.46:058:06Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:451.711:47-0.46:058:07Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:361.66:058:07Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:181.612:35-0.36:058:07Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:451.51:26-0.16:058:07Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:041.42:190.15:210.96:068:08Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:171.33:160.45:300.66:068:08Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:121.112:231.24:230.85:590.26:068:08Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:571.312:201.26:061.16:38-0.26:068:08Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:211.511:56 AM1.38:361.37:21-0.56:078:08Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:281.78:06-0.76:078:09Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:221.88:53-0.86:078:09New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:111.89:41-0.86:088:09New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:581.810:29-0.76:088:09New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:451.711:18-0.56:088:09New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:321.56:098:09Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 6:06 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 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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