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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 9:24 pm (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:38 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Mar 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:410.95:440.99:05-0.29:130.56:306:04New Moon1Sun
2Mon4:360.96:030.99:36-0.19:470.46:296:05New Moon2Mon
3Tue5:310.96:220.910:080.110:250.26:276:05New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:290.96:390.910:420.211:080.16:266:06Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:340.96:540.911:210.411:570.06:256:07Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:491.07:090.912:030.66:246:07Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:171.07:251.012:52-0.112:510.86:236:08First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:471.01:51-0.22:450.97:227:09First Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:221.13:56-0.37:217:09First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:071.15:06-0.36:401.07:207:10First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:551.26:18-0.47:221.07:187:11Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:591.14:341.17:24-0.37:560.97:177:11Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:311.25:081.18:23-0.38:340.77:167:12Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:491.25:401.19:16-0.29:140.67:157:13Full Moon14Sat
15Sun4:581.36:091.110:040.09:560.47:147:13Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:011.36:371.110:490.210:400.27:137:14Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:011.37:031.011:330.411:260.17:117:14Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:011.37:251.012:180.67:107:15Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:041.27:391.012:150.11:060.87:097:16Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:141.27:381.01:070.02:000.97:087:16Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:351.27:191.12:000.03:071.07:077:17Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:011.22:560.17:067:17Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:181.23:550.17:047:18Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:131.24:570.17:037:19Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:491.25:590.27:027:19Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:151.26:570.28:131.07:017:20Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:531.14:371.27:470.28:280.97:007:20Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:091.14:581.28:300.38:500.86:587:21Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:121.25:161.29:080.49:150.66:577:21Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:081.35:341.29:450.59:420.56:567:22New Moon30Mon
31Tue6:011.35:511.210:220.610:130.36:557:23New Moon31Tue
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 6:01 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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