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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 13h 41m at 8:31 pm (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:59 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jun 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:331.512:321.39:251.38:240.06:058:00Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:121.58:54-0.16:058:01Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:451.69:25-0.16:058:01Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:181.69:57-0.26:058:02Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:521.610:30-0.26:058:02Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:291.611:05-0.26:048:03Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:081.611:44-0.16:048:03Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:481.66:048:04Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:261.512:250.06:048:04Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:591.58:261.01:110.24:391.06:048:05Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:271.411:091.02:010.44:500.86:048:05Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed11:501.42:560.65:160.56:048:05Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:151.112:091.33:590.95:530.26:048:06Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:451.312:271.35:241.16:35-0.16:058:06Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:591.512:481.47:151.37:21-0.36:058:06Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:001.61:141.48:411.48:07-0.56:058:07Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:531.71:521.59:381.48:54-0.66:058:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue6:411.72:421.510:201.49:42-0.66:058:07New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:251.73:411.511:011.410:29-0.56:058:07New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:091.64:441.411:571.311:16-0.36:068:08New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:511.55:481.31:121.26:068:08Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:331.56:571.112:03-0.12:211.16:068:08Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:131.48:221.012:490.13:200.96:068:08Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:501.310:210.91:320.34:100.76:078:08First Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:201.32:120.64:530.56:078:09First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:280.911:42 AM1.22:450.85:320.46:078:09First Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:461.26:090.26:078:09First Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:061.26:440.06:088:09Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:301.37:19-0.16:088:09Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:561.37:54-0.26:098:09Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 1:45 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 4% 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 (4% 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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