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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:31 pm (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 10h 25m at 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 - Oct 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:331.81:170.56:596:50Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:551.92:080.56:596:48First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:581.93:050.57:006:47First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:071.94:050.57:006:46First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:361.95:080.67:016:45First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:001.911:33 AM1.77:321.76:130.67:016:44Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:211.91:531.87:211.57:160.87:026:42Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:421.83:261.97:451.28:130.97:036:41Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:031.84:432.08:210.99:061.17:036:40Full Moon9Tue
10Wed4:241.85:512.19:030.69:571.47:046:39Full Moon10Wed
11Thu4:451.86:552.29:470.410:461.67:046:38Full Moon11Thu
12Fri5:071.97:572.210:350.211:391.77:056:37Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:301.99:022.211:270.17:066:36Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:531.910:132.112:451.812:240.27:066:35Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:111.911:332.02:221.91:260.27:076:34Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:310.47:086:33Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:522.03:370.57:086:32Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:491.94:440.77:096:31Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:271.812:051.68:201.55:510.87:096:29Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:561.81:531.68:041.46:521.07:106:28Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:191.73:121.68:131.27:451.17:116:28Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:381.74:181.78:291.08:271.37:116:27Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue3:521.75:141.78:490.99:021.47:126:26Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:591.76:031.89:120.79:321.57:136:25New Moon24Wed
25Thu3:581.76:471.99:380.59:591.67:146:24New Moon25Thu
26Fri3:571.77:291.910:070.410:251.77:146:23New Moon26Fri
27Sat4:031.88:131.910:380.310:491.77:156:22New Moon27Sat
28Sun4:101.89:031.911:120.311:141.87:166:21Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:461.811:500.37:166:20Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:341.811:061.912:340.37:176:19Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:230.37:186:19Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 1:24 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 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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