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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 7:50 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 15m at 7:13 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:031.81:491.88:031.78:47-0.16:437:26Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:161.73:341.88:401.59:350.16:437:25New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:311.65:071.89:281.210:230.46:447:24New Moon3Wed
4Thu6:461.66:321.810:210.911:120.86:447:23New Moon4Thu
5Fri6:591.57:561.811:190.66:457:21Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:081.59:251.812:061.112:190.36:457:20Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:071.611:071.91:181.51:200.16:467:19Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:231.73:411.72:230.16:467:18First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:101.93:280.06:477:17First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:202.04:350.16:477:15First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:382.05:430.26:487:14First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:321.96:480.26:487:13Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:011.97:430.36:497:12Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:591.88:270.46:497:11Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:561.73:011.69:361.69:020.66:507:09Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:011.74:161.69:341.49:310.76:507:08Full Moon16Tue
17Wed6:081.65:221.69:541.29:560.96:517:07Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:141.66:241.610:211.010:211.16:527:06Full Moon18Thu
19Fri6:151.67:261.710:530.910:471.36:527:04Full Moon19Fri
20Sat6:101.68:301.711:260.711:151.56:537:03Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:021.79:431.812:020.66:537:02Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:451.712:420.56:547:01Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:011.81:280.46:546:59Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:061.92:210.36:556:58Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:542.03:200.36:556:57Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:442.14:260.36:566:56Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:102.15:340.36:566:55Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:372.06:390.36:576:53Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:391.91:021.98:001.87:390.46:576:52Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:481.83:021.98:061.58:340.66:586:51Waning Crescent30Tue
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 1:31 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 86% 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 Waxing Gibbous (86% 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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