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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:58 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 13h 09m at 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
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Oct 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:571.91:540.46:596:50Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:342.02:510.46:596:48Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:122.13:510.47:006:47Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:252.04:550.47:006:46Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:022.05:580.57:016:45Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:031.912:161.88:151.76:580.67:016:44Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:101.82:321.87:571.57:550.87:026:43Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:201.84:061.98:181.28:491.07:036:41Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:291.75:252.18:510.89:411.37:036:40New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:371.76:362.29:310.410:351.57:046:39New Moon10Fri
11Sat4:431.87:432.310:160.211:351.87:046:38New Moon11Sat
12Sun4:451.98:512.311:060.07:056:37Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:292.010:072.21:192.012:010.07:066:36Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:402.21:030.07:066:35Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:110.17:076:34First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:022.13:210.37:076:33First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:002.04:330.57:086:32First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:131.95:440.67:096:31First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:251.81:011.68:531.66:480.87:096:30Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:381.82:421.68:351.47:431.07:106:29Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:511.74:011.78:401.28:291.27:116:28Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:001.75:081.78:531.09:071.37:116:27Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:041.76:041.89:110.79:421.57:126:26Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:551.76:531.99:330.610:151.67:136:25Full Moon24Fri
25Sat3:361.77:392.09:590.410:511.77:146:24Full Moon25Sat
26Sun3:231.88:252.010:280.311:441.87:146:23Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:561.89:172.011:010.27:156:22Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:232.011:390.27:166:21Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:220.27:166:20Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:212.01:120.37:176:19Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:492.02:050.37:186:19Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:47 pm — 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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