Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 04m at 2:11 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:38 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (51% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - May 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:381.63:390.36:227:42Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:501.54:380.46:217:42Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:001.45:370.57:521.16:207:43Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:451.23:061.46:380.77:520.86:207:43Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:261.33:081.47:390.98:070.66:197:44Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:401.53:051.38:401.18:290.36:187:45Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:421.72:581.49:461.38:580.06:177:45New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:371.92:401.511:101.49:33-0.36:177:46New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:302.010:14-0.46:167:47New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:252.111:02-0.56:157:47New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:252.011:58-0.56:147:48Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:341.96:147:49Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:481.81:00-0.36:137:49Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:481.72:08-0.26:127:50First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:241.63:180.16:201.46:127:50First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:501.54:300.36:311.16:117:51First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:401.32:111.45:460.67:040.86:117:52Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:341.42:281.37:100.97:390.56:107:52Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:071.52:381.38:371.18:120.26:107:53Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:241.62:251.310:191.38:430.06:097:53Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:241.89:13-0.16:097:54Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:121.89:43-0.26:087:55Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:551.810:16-0.26:087:55Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:371.810:52-0.26:087:56Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:241.811:33-0.16:077:56Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:201.76:077:57Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:261.612:19-0.16:067:58Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:181.61:060.06:067:58Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:461.51:540.26:067:59Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:031.52:400.36:067:59Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:131.43:250.56:540.96:058:00Third Quarter31Wed
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 6:24 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 51% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (51% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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