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 9h 58m 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 - Jan 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:341.110:38-0.76:595:18Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:251.09:050.911:15-0.57:005:18Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:220.89:300.812:580.811:49 AM-0.37:005:19Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:440.69:460.82:200.612:18-0.17:005:20Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:100.49:490.73:030.412:400.27:005:21First Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:280.73:400.17:005:21First Quarter6Tue
7Wed8:520.84:16-0.17:005:22First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:120.84:52-0.37:005:23First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:491.05:30-0.57:005:24Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:431.16:09-0.77:005:24Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:521.16:49-0.97:005:25Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:131.17:29-1.07:005:26Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:10-1.17:005:27Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:301.18:51-1.17:005:28Full Moon14Wed
15Thu2:001.17:311.09:32-1.19:050.97:005:29Full Moon15Thu
16Fri3:221.07:550.910:15-0.910:080.77:005:29Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:470.98:160.810:59-0.711:330.57:005:30Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:180.88:340.711:43-0.46:595:31Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:040.68:460.712:520.212:290.06:595:32Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:140.68:490.71:57-0.21:140.36:595:33Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:260.72:57-0.56:585:34Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:080.93:57-0.76:585:35Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:591.14:57-0.96:585:35Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:361.15:57-1.06:575:36Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:051.16:54-1.06:575:37Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:221.07:45-1.06:575:38Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:360.98:31-1.08:450.96:565:39New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:300.99:11-0.96:565:40New Moon28Wed
29Thu2:490.97:120.89:46-0.89:140.76:555:41New Moon29Thu
30Fri3:530.87:300.710:17-0.610:140.56:555:41New Moon30Fri
31Sat4:570.77:460.710:45-0.411:250.46:545:42Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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