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 3h 29m 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 - Jul 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:371.69:27-0.46:098:09Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:051.610:03-0.46:098:09Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:381.510:39-0.46:108:09Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:141.511:16-0.36:108:09Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:491.511:54-0.26:118:09Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:181.46:118:08Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:401.412:32-0.16:128:08Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:541.39:230.91:120.24:270.86:128:08Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat11:001.21:550.54:330.56:128:08Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:220.910:55 AM1.22:460.84:570.26:138:08Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon10:391.25:33-0.26:138:07Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:441.46:18-0.56:148:07Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:511.67:08-0.76:158:07Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:451.88:00-0.86:158:07Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:321.88:53-0.96:168:06New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:161.71:021.610:111.69:46-0.86:168:06New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:581.610:39-0.76:178:05New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:341.54:301.510:231.411:30-0.46:178:05New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:091.45:571.311:571.26:188:05Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:391.37:261.212:19-0.11:441.06:188:04Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:051.29:151.01:060.22:510.86:198:04Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:251.211:301.01:480.53:430.56:198:03First Quarter22Fri
23Sat10:321.12:250.84:280.36:208:03First Quarter23Sat
24Sun9:441.25:090.16:218:02First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:021.35:49-0.16:218:01First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:121.56:30-0.26:228:01Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:391.57:11-0.36:228:00Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:031.67:53-0.36:238:00Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:171.68:33-0.46:247:59Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:271.69:11-0.46:247:58Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:411.59:47-0.36:257:58Full Moon31Sun
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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