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 2h 26m 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 - Aug 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:001.51:081.410:251.410:21-0.36:257:57Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:201.53:001.312:031.36:267:56Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:391.45:061.212:561.26:267:55Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:551.46:531.11:291.06:277:55Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:071.38:461.112:050.32:010.86:287:54Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:111.310:571.112:450.62:360.56:287:53Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:061.31:321.03:170.26:297:52Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon8:451.44:05-0.16:297:51Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:451.54:58-0.36:307:50Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:071.75:57-0.56:317:50Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:091.86:58-0.56:317:49Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:531.87:58-0.56:327:48Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:271.712:471.79:141.78:53-0.56:327:47Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:411.79:44-0.36:337:46New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:191.64:111.69:271.410:30-0.16:337:45New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:421.55:321.510:231.211:120.16:347:44New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:041.46:501.411:301.011:520.46:357:43Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:231.48:121.312:380.86:357:42Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:351.39:491.312:280.81:370.66:367:41Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:291.31:021.02:270.46:367:40Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:411.43:140.36:377:39First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:451.54:020.26:377:38First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:581.64:520.16:387:37First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:341.75:450.16:387:35First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:111.76:380.06:397:34Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:381.77:280.06:397:33Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:401.78:110.06:407:32Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:361.78:500.06:417:31Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:431.72:181.69:361.59:260.16:417:30Full Moon29Mon
30Tue6:541.63:521.69:541.49:590.36:427:29Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:061.65:191.510:261.210:330.56:427:28Full Moon31Wed
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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