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 4h 23m 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 - Jan 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:121.15:09-0.56:595:18Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:181.35:57-0.87:005:18Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:061.46:45-1.17:005:19Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:541.47:39-1.27:005:20Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:361.38:27-1.39:211.27:005:21Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:181.29:15-1.27:005:21Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:421.110:09-1.17:005:22Full Moon7Fri
8Sat3:481.18:420.910:57-0.910:450.87:005:23Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:540.99:180.811:39-0.67:005:24Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:000.79:420.81:030.712:21-0.37:005:25Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:360.510:060.72:210.412:510.07:005:25Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:240.410:120.73:150.21:150.27:005:26Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:300.64:03-0.17:005:27Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:060.74:39-0.37:005:28Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:540.95:21-0.57:005:29Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:001.05:57-0.67:005:30Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:121.06:39-0.87:005:30Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:181.07:15-0.96:595:31Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:361.07:57-0.96:595:32New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:33-1.06:595:33New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:301.09:09-1.06:585:34New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:480.99:45-0.96:585:35New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:000.98:060.910:21-0.810:270.76:585:36Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:240.88:240.810:57-0.611:510.56:575:36Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:000.78:360.711:39-0.46:575:37Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:480.58:480.712:570.212:21-0.16:575:38Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:060.58:420.71:51-0.11:030.36:565:39First Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:240.72:45-0.46:565:40First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:180.93:39-0.76:555:41First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:541.14:39-0.96:555:41Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:481.15:39-1.16:545:42Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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