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 5h 32m at 4:28 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:56 pm (0.9 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 - May 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:331.54:021.39:141.08:560.56:227:42Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:401.64:011.310:101.19:190.36:217:42Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:361.73:141.311:231.39:440.16:207:43Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:231.710:110.06:197:44Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:081.810:420.06:197:44Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:541.811:180.06:187:45Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:451.86:177:45Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:491.712:000.06:167:46Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:061.712:470.06:167:47Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:121.71:390.16:157:47Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:481.72:330.26:147:48Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:071.63:280.36:147:49Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:201.54:260.47:411.16:137:49Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:291.45:320.67:150.96:127:50Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:281.32:341.46:450.87:280.66:127:51Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:591.52:341.38:031.07:560.26:117:51Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:111.72:291.49:211.38:32-0.26:117:52Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:142.02:131.510:521.59:13-0.46:107:52New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:112.19:59-0.66:107:53New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:082.110:51-0.66:097:54New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:082.011:48-0.66:097:54Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:131.96:087:55Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:231.812:51-0.46:087:55Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:231.71:57-0.26:077:56First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:031.53:040.16:077:57First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:311.44:100.46:371.06:077:57First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:291.21:531.45:180.67:050.76:067:58First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:241.22:081.36:370.97:320.56:067:58Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:011.32:131.38:081.17:580.36:067:59Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:211.51:201.310:221.38:220.16:067:59Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:181.68:48-0.16:058:00Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 8:12 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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