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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 8h 08m at 7:08 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:13 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jun 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:101.89:33-0.36:058:01Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:511.810:07-0.36:058:01Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:321.810:44-0.36:058:02Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:171.711:24-0.26:058:02Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:101.66:058:03Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:091.612:08-0.16:048:03Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:541.512:540.06:048:04Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:201.51:380.16:048:04Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:361.42:210.36:048:04Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:451.33:010.56:280.86:048:05Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:430.912:451.33:460.76:300.56:048:05Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:441.112:351.34:471.06:450.26:048:05Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:061.312:191.36:421.27:08-0.16:058:06Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:061.511:40 AM1.49:161.47:39-0.36:058:06Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:541.78:17-0.66:058:06Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:391.99:00-0.76:058:07New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:261.99:47-0.86:058:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:141.910:39-0.86:058:07New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:051.811:35-0.76:058:08Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:561.66:068:08Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:401.56:281.412:34-0.52:541.46:068:08Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:141.48:361.21:34-0.23:421.16:068:08First Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:411.311:111.02:340.24:320.76:068:08First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:011.23:350.55:210.46:078:08First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:261.112:151.24:480.96:060.16:078:09First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:231.312:081.27:101.26:48-0.26:078:09Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:081.57:27-0.36:088:09Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:151.68:05-0.46:088:09Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:561.78:40-0.56:088:09Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:281.69:16-0.56:098:09Full Moon30Sun
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 1:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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