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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 9:27 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 57m at 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 - May 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:041.61:460.36:227:42Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:501.52:370.46:217:42Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:251.53:310.57:061.26:207:43Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:531.54:290.66:551.06:207:43Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:071.22:151.45:360.77:080.86:197:44Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:411.32:351.46:470.87:310.66:187:45Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:531.52:541.47:541.08:010.36:177:45Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:561.73:151.48:541.18:370.16:167:46Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:521.83:381.59:481.39:18-0.16:167:47New Moon9Fri
10Sat6:461.94:071.510:411.410:03-0.36:157:47New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:392.04:411.611:391.510:53-0.36:147:48New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:341.95:241.612:491.56:147:49Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:311.96:151.52:041.56:137:49Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:291.87:171.512:46-0.13:131.46:127:50Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:271.78:421.31:490.04:161.36:127:50First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:181.62:540.35:161.16:117:51First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:011.54:010.56:080.96:117:52First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:491.21:381.45:140.76:530.76:107:52First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:241.32:091.46:370.97:310.56:107:53Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:451.42:341.37:591.18:040.46:097:54Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:521.52:511.39:121.28:330.26:097:54Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:461.62:461.310:191.39:000.16:087:55Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:291.69:280.06:087:55Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:071.79:570.06:087:56Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:431.710:280.06:077:57Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:211.711:030.06:077:57Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:011.611:400.06:067:58Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:441.66:067:58Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:291.612:190.16:067:59Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:101.51:010.26:067:59Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:451.51:450.36:058:00Third Quarter31Sat
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 8:13 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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