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 2h 35m 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 - Jul 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:181.412:07-0.36:098:09Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:561.312:54-0.16:098:09Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:251.38:270.91:380.14:480.96:108:09First Quarter3Sat
4Sun11:441.211:520.82:160.45:070.76:108:09First Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:521.22:470.75:320.46:118:08First Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:341.16:010.26:118:08First Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:201.26:320.06:128:08First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:311.37:04-0.26:128:08Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:191.47:39-0.36:138:08Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:341.58:14-0.46:138:08Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:581.68:51-0.56:148:07Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:261.69:29-0.66:148:07Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:591.610:08-0.66:158:07Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:331.610:49-0.56:158:06Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:071.511:32-0.46:168:06Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:371.46:168:06Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:011.47:121.112:18-0.22:501.06:178:05Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:201.39:331.01:060.13:150.76:178:05Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:331.21:580.53:520.46:188:04Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:011.110:37 AM1.22:550.84:350.16:188:04Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:591.310:26 AM1.34:211.25:23-0.26:198:04Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:351.56:14-0.56:208:03Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:511.67:06-0.66:208:02Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:481.77:58-0.76:218:02Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:321.78:49-0.66:218:01Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:111.79:37-0.66:228:01New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:451.62:061.510:381.510:22-0.46:238:00New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:171.53:421.410:291.411:03-0.26:237:59New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:471.45:021.311:391.311:410.06:247:59Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:141.36:221.21:141.16:247:58Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:361.37:521.012:160.22:130.96:257:57Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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