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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 11h 07m at 7:50 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:40 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
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Dec 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:301.89:22-0.76:425:06New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:251.710:09-0.66:435:06Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:57-0.56:445:06Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:091.511:47-0.36:455:06Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:161.411:331.412:36-0.16:455:06Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:491.31:220.16:465:06First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:040.36:475:06First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:011.210:44 AM0.87:450.82:450.56:485:06First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:091.11:290.85:590.53:320.86:485:06First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:081.111:461.16:070.36:495:07Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:271.26:270.07:141.16:505:07Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:061.36:52-0.26:505:07Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:381.47:20-0.46:515:07Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:101.57:51-0.66:525:08Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:461.58:24-0.76:525:08Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:271.59:01-0.86:535:09Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:41-0.86:535:09Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:541.410:25-0.86:545:09Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:341.39:451.311:12-0.76:545:10Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:141.212:00-0.56:555:10Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:421.010:341.03:071.012:50-0.26:555:11Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon8:350.810:491.03:220.71:420.16:565:11Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:350.710:570.94:000.32:400.56:565:12Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:420.94:43-0.14:290.86:575:12Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:221.25:29-0.56:575:13Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:331.36:15-0.76:585:14Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:241.47:01-0.96:585:14Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:061.47:47-1.06:585:15New Moon28Sun
29Mon6:461.38:32-1.06:595:16New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:16-1.06:595:16New Moon30Tue
31Wed12:351.29:59-0.96:595:17New Moon31Wed
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 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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