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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 3h 42m at 7:37 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:17 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jul 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:331.44:111.21:121.26:098:09Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:071.45:271.12:011.16:098:09Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:381.36:481.02:430.96:108:09Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:051.38:290.912:300.33:220.86:108:09Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:251.210:540.81:020.53:580.66:118:09First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:341.21:300.74:350.46:118:08First Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:261.25:120.26:128:08First Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:161.25:490.06:128:08First Quarter8Sun
9Mon10:141.36:27-0.16:138:08Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:541.37:06-0.36:138:08Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:451.47:44-0.46:148:07Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:051.58:23-0.56:148:07Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:311.512:591.49:171.49:03-0.56:158:07Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:591.52:181.49:191.49:43-0.56:158:06Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:281.53:411.49:531.310:25-0.46:168:06Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:571.55:081.310:461.211:10-0.26:168:06Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:251.46:371.211:581.011:570.06:178:05Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:531.38:111.11:150.76:178:05Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:191.39:581.112:470.32:200.56:188:04Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:431.311:541.11:400.63:200.26:198:04Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:051.32:380.94:170.06:198:04Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:431.310:22 AM1.33:531.25:15-0.26:208:03Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:191.410:28 AM1.36:291.36:12-0.36:208:02Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:381.57:07-0.46:218:02Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:311.57:57-0.46:218:01Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:061.58:42-0.36:228:01Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:341.52:021.310:181.39:21-0.36:238:00New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:001.43:151.310:201.39:56-0.16:237:59New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:241.44:201.210:401.210:260.06:247:59New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:481.35:231.211:201.110:540.26:247:58New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:111.36:281.112:130.96:257:57Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 12:57 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Crescent (11% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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