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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 6h 54m at 8:30 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:44 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jan 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:250.93:58-0.16:595:17Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:440.94:36-0.46:595:18Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:501.15:21-0.77:005:19Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:371.26:10-0.97:005:19Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:181.37:02-1.18:341.27:005:20Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:571.27:53-1.27:521.17:005:21New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:101.26:331.28:44-1.28:171.07:005:22New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:361.27:081.19:35-1.19:020.97:005:22New Moon8Sat
9Sun3:551.17:400.910:25-0.910:070.77:005:23Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:111.08:110.911:13-0.711:400.57:005:24Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:320.88:400.812:00-0.37:005:25Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:080.69:040.71:090.312:440.07:005:26Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:130.59:210.72:190.01:240.37:005:26First Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:120.73:20-0.27:005:27First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:250.84:14-0.47:005:28First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:250.95:06-0.67:005:29First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:541.05:53-0.77:005:30Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:211.06:37-0.76:595:31Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:331.07:18-0.86:595:32Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:310.97:55-0.89:070.96:595:32Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:380.98:29-0.88:420.86:595:33Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:230.96:530.99:01-0.89:070.86:585:34Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:310.87:100.89:30-0.79:550.76:585:35Full Moon23Sun
24Mon3:360.87:280.89:59-0.610:550.56:585:36Full Moon24Mon
25Tue4:440.77:440.810:27-0.511:510.46:575:37Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:570.67:550.710:55-0.36:575:38Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:230.57:590.712:370.211:26 AM0.06:565:38Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:120.57:550.71:19-0.111:59 AM0.36:565:39Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:440.72:03-0.36:555:40Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:100.82:53-0.56:555:41Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:291.03:50-0.86:545:42Third Quarter31Mon
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 2:07 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 92% 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 (92% 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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