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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 14m at 1:30 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:43 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Aug 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:511.29:531.012:470.52:580.76:257:57Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:511.21:130.73:370.56:267:56First Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:201.24:150.36:277:55First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:371.34:550.16:277:54First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:441.45:360.06:287:54First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:131.56:20-0.16:287:53Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:171.67:05-0.26:297:52Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:251.67:49-0.36:307:51Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:411.78:31-0.46:307:50Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:001.79:13-0.46:317:49Full Moon10Tue
11Wed2:091.69:53-0.36:317:48Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:421.63:491.59:471.410:35-0.26:327:47Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:031.55:261.510:411.211:180.16:327:47Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:211.47:021.411:471.06:337:46Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:361.48:441.312:040.412:550.76:347:45Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:461.310:391.412:550.71:570.46:347:44Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:481.41:581.12:540.16:357:43Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:391.58:29 AM1.43:451.43:52-0.16:357:42Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:271.74:53-0.26:367:41Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:581.85:56-0.36:367:40Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:051.96:58-0.36:377:38Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:511.87:56-0.26:377:37Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:221.88:48-0.26:387:36Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:441.72:321.69:501.69:320.06:397:35New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:041.63:541.69:501.410:090.16:397:34New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:231.55:051.510:191.310:410.36:407:33New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:411.56:121.411:021.211:090.66:407:32New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:551.47:221.411:521.011:350.86:417:31Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:011.48:411.412:420.86:417:30Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:531.410:191.412:001.01:290.66:427:28Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:281.412:241.32:140.56:427:27Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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