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 50m 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 - Jun 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:251.01:161.44:150.76:470.76:058:00Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:361.11:111.35:230.96:590.46:058:01Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:591.312:591.37:051.27:210.16:058:01Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:031.612:381.48:591.47:52-0.36:058:02Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:551.88:29-0.56:058:02Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:441.99:12-0.76:048:03New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:332.010:00-0.86:048:03New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:241.910:53-0.76:048:04New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:191.811:51-0.66:048:04Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:161.76:048:04Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:051.66:211.412:52-0.43:391.46:048:05Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:421.58:401.21:55-0.14:141.26:048:05First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:101.42:570.25:010.96:048:06First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:321.33:590.65:470.56:058:06First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:381.112:471.25:160.96:290.26:058:06First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:301.312:471.27:241.27:080.06:058:07Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:091.57:43-0.26:058:07Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:151.68:17-0.36:058:07Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:571.78:50-0.46:058:07Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:301.79:23-0.46:058:08Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:011.79:58-0.46:068:08Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:351.610:35-0.36:068:08Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:131.511:13-0.36:068:08Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:541.511:52-0.26:068:08Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:311.46:078:08Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:581.412:30-0.16:078:09Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:171.41:060.16:078:09Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:281.310:260.81:410.35:190.76:088:09Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu11:281.22:170.65:220.56:088:09Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:181.25:380.26:088:09Third Quarter30Fri
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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