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 4h 30m 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
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jun 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:591.79:15-0.26:058:00Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:341.79:45-0.36:058:01Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:101.710:19-0.36:058:01Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:491.710:56-0.26:058:02Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:361.711:36-0.26:058:02Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:311.66:048:03Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:261.612:19-0.16:048:03Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:041.61:040.06:048:04Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:251.51:500.16:048:04Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:381.42:370.36:320.96:048:05Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:451.33:290.56:070.76:048:05Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:331.112:441.34:340.86:200.36:048:05Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:131.312:361.36:131.16:49-0.16:048:06Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:301.612:171.38:281.37:28-0.46:058:06Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:321.88:11-0.76:058:06Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:261.98:59-0.86:058:07New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:171.99:50-0.96:058:07New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:081.910:43-0.86:058:07New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:001.811:40-0.66:058:07Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:541.66:058:08Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:421.56:121.312:39-0.43:181.36:068:08Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:211.48:091.11:37-0.14:061.16:068:08Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:511.310:501.02:310.24:530.86:068:08First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:131.23:230.55:350.56:078:08First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:121.012:261.24:160.86:110.36:078:09First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:161.112:161.25:491.16:440.16:078:09First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:271.37:15-0.16:078:09Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:251.57:46-0.36:088:09Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:521.68:18-0.46:088:09Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:141.68:51-0.46:098:09Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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