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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 55m at 5:17 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:37 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (40% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - May 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:152.010:21-0.46:227:42Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:132.011:12-0.46:217:43Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:132.06:207:43Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:181.912:06-0.36:197:44Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:331.71:06-0.26:187:44Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:451.62:080.06:187:45Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:311.53:100.26:177:46Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:571.54:110.48:421.26:167:46Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:161.45:130.67:331.06:157:47Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:581.22:291.36:170.87:370.86:157:48Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:291.32:331.37:241.07:540.66:147:48Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:441.42:211.38:291.28:150.36:137:49Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:421.61:451.49:351.38:400.16:137:49Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:281.79:070.06:127:50New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:081.89:37-0.16:127:51New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:471.810:09-0.26:117:51New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:281.810:46-0.26:107:52New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:171.811:27-0.26:107:53Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:141.86:097:53Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:171.812:15-0.26:097:54Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:061.71:06-0.16:097:54Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:351.62:010.16:087:55First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:551.52:590.35:541.16:087:56First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:091.44:010.56:020.86:077:56First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:271.31:181.35:170.86:320.46:077:57Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:101.51:211.37:001.17:100.16:077:57Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:311.71:101.48:531.47:52-0.36:067:58Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:381.98:35-0.56:067:58Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:342.09:21-0.66:067:59Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:252.010:08-0.66:068:00Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:151.910:57-0.56:058:00Full Moon31Sat
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 1:27 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 40% 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 (40% 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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