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 (tomorrow) : 2:11 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 24m at 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 - Feb 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:580.83:35-0.56:545:43Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:140.94:27-0.66:535:44Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:471.05:20-0.76:525:45Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:221.06:10-0.76:525:45Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:511.06:57-0.86:515:46Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:500.97:40-0.86:505:47Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:18-0.86:505:48New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:530.98:52-0.86:495:49New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:150.96:540.89:23-0.79:210.76:485:50New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:280.87:080.89:52-0.610:130.56:475:50New Moon10Fri
11Sat4:420.77:200.810:21-0.411:040.46:475:51Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:590.77:270.710:52-0.111:500.16:465:52Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:250.67:280.711:250.16:455:53Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:090.77:200.712:35-0.112:020.46:445:53Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:570.81:22-0.36:435:54First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:201.02:14-0.56:425:55First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:081.13:14-0.76:415:56First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:371.24:22-0.86:415:56Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:531.25:32-0.96:405:57Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:491.16:38-1.06:395:58Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:38-1.06:385:59Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:461.25:511.08:32-0.88:020.86:375:59Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:161.26:100.99:20-0.68:550.66:366:00Full Moon23Thu
24Fri4:341.16:290.810:05-0.49:510.36:356:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat5:471.06:460.810:48-0.110:480.16:346:02Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:021.06:570.811:300.311:45-0.16:336:02Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:230.96:530.812:130.66:326:03Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:010.96:140.812:39-0.21:040.86:316:04Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 1:03 am — 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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