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 1h 06m 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
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Oct 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:081.84:412.08:541.29:370.96:586:50New Moon1Sun
2Mon5:231.75:572.09:330.910:241.26:596:49New Moon2Mon
3Tue5:351.77:072.010:140.611:131.56:596:48New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:391.78:152.110:560.47:006:47Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:201.89:262.112:201.711:40 AM0.37:016:45Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:512.112:260.37:016:44Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:170.37:026:43Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:472.12:140.47:026:42First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:152.13:150.57:036:41First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:062.04:190.57:036:40First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:332.05:230.67:046:39First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:271.96:210.77:056:37Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:201.97:110.87:056:36Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:231.82:411.68:491.57:540.97:066:35Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:281.84:061.78:531.38:341.17:076:34Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:321.85:141.89:091.09:121.27:076:33Full Moon16Mon
17Tue4:331.76:141.99:300.89:521.47:086:32Full Moon17Tue
18Wed4:311.77:112.09:550.510:361.67:086:31Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:261.88:072.110:260.311:351.87:096:30Full Moon19Thu
20Fri4:081.89:092.211:030.17:106:29Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:232.211:480.17:106:28Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:430.07:116:27Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:012.21:460.17:126:26Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:152.22:550.17:126:25Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:522.14:080.37:136:24Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:532.05:240.57:146:23Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:061.912:431.77:361.66:380.77:156:22Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:221.82:431.77:471.37:460.97:156:22Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:371.74:131.88:150.98:481.27:166:21Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:511.75:281.98:470.69:471.47:176:20New Moon30Mon
31Tue3:591.76:332.09:210.310:511.67:186:19New Moon31Tue
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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