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 23m at 4:46 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:24 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:021.88:53-0.16:437:27Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:171.73:431.88:411.59:440.16:437:26New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:351.65:111.89:331.210:310.46:447:24New Moon3Sun
4Mon6:531.56:321.810:280.911:160.76:447:23New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:081.57:511.711:240.76:457:22Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:181.59:161.712:041.112:210.56:457:21Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:131.510:561.71:041.41:170.36:467:20Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:121.63:151.62:120.36:467:18First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:181.83:080.26:477:17First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:351.94:060.26:477:16First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:401.95:080.36:487:15First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:331.96:090.36:487:13First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:091.97:050.36:497:12Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:091.87:510.46:497:11Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:541.812:471.69:401.68:300.46:507:10Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:551.72:591.69:221.59:030.66:507:09Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:011.74:241.69:401.39:330.76:517:07Full Moon17Sun
18Mon6:081.75:361.610:061.210:020.96:517:06Full Moon18Mon
19Tue6:131.76:441.710:340.910:331.16:527:05Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:151.77:511.811:050.711:081.46:527:04Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:121.79:031.811:400.511:491.66:537:02Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:011.710:271.912:210.46:537:01Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:110.26:547:00Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:092.02:090.26:546:59Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:302.13:140.16:556:57Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:282.14:260.16:566:56Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:492.15:400.26:566:55Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:282.06:500.36:576:54Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:381.91:271.97:591.87:530.46:576:53Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:521.83:151.98:181.58:470.66:586:51Waning Crescent30Sat
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 1:35 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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