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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 4:28 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 00m at 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 - Oct 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:532.02:480.46:596:50First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:372.03:460.46:596:48First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:122.14:490.47:006:47First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:242.15:510.47:006:46First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:292.06:500.47:016:45Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:382.01:081.88:431.77:440.57:016:44Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:491.93:101.88:281.58:340.77:026:43Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:001.84:401.98:481.29:230.97:036:41Full Moon8Fri
9Sat5:101.85:572.19:220.810:141.27:036:40Full Moon9Sat
10Sun5:181.77:102.210:030.511:101.57:046:39Full Moon10Sun
11Mon5:231.88:212.210:490.27:046:38Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:211.99:382.312:271.811:41 AM0.17:056:37Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:052.312:390.07:066:36Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:430.07:066:35Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:462.22:530.17:076:34Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:172.24:060.37:076:33Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:122.15:220.47:086:32Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:432.06:340.67:096:31Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:031.91:491.68:561.67:350.87:096:30Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:191.83:171.78:541.48:240.97:106:29Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:331.74:301.79:061.29:031.17:116:28Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:441.75:331.89:221.09:351.37:116:27New Moon22Fri
23Sat4:471.76:291.89:420.710:031.57:126:26New Moon23Sat
24Sun4:361.77:201.910:060.610:311.67:136:25New Moon24Sun
25Mon4:061.78:101.910:330.411:031.77:146:24New Moon25Mon
26Tue3:341.89:032.011:030.37:146:23Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:042.011:380.37:156:22Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:292.012:190.37:166:21Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:060.37:166:20Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:232.02:000.37:176:19First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:492.02:570.37:186:19First Quarter31Sun
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 1:35 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 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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