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 5h 32m 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Dec 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:301.43:090.46:425:06First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:361.312:361.05:570.74:270.76:435:06Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:421.32:241.26:030.46:030.96:445:06Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:481.23:421.56:270.07:331.16:455:06Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:481.34:481.77:09-0.48:571.36:465:06Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:421.35:421.87:45-0.76:465:06Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:361.88:33-0.96:475:06Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:301.89:21-0.96:485:06Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:241.610:15-0.96:485:06Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:301.511:09-0.76:495:07Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:361.412:03-0.56:505:07Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:181.212:57-0.36:505:07Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:481.21:510.06:515:08Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:390.36:525:08Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:121.112:120.75:510.53:330.56:525:08Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:241.02:180.86:030.34:510.86:535:09Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:301.04:001.06:270.07:150.96:535:09Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:061.16:51-0.26:545:09Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:361.27:15-0.46:555:10Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:061.37:45-0.56:555:10Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:301.38:15-0.76:565:11New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:061.38:45-0.76:565:11New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:421.39:21-0.76:565:12New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:57-0.76:575:13New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:301.210:33-0.76:575:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:481.29:541.111:15-0.66:585:14Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:241.111:57-0.56:585:14Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:421.012:39-0.36:585:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:360.610:480.94:150.61:270.06:595:16First Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:240.610:540.84:150.32:210.36:595:16First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:300.84:39-0.13:450.76:595:17First Quarter31Fri
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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