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 4h 41m 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 - Mar 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:401.24:33-0.76:296:05Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:181.15:46-0.76:231.16:286:05Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:251.16:51-0.66:461.06:276:06Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:231.24:431.07:47-0.57:310.86:256:07Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:531.25:020.98:38-0.38:180.56:246:07New Moon5Sun
6Mon4:101.25:220.99:24-0.19:040.36:236:08New Moon6Mon
7Tue5:191.25:410.910:070.29:500.16:226:09New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:251.25:550.910:500.410:37-0.16:216:09Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:311.26:020.911:350.711:25-0.26:206:10Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:441.15:521.012:260.96:196:11Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:101.15:251.012:15-0.21:311.06:176:11Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:081.11:08-0.27:167:12First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:581.23:06-0.27:157:12First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:481.24:09-0.17:147:13First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:141.25:15-0.17:137:14First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:521.26:19-0.17:127:14Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:181.17:15-0.18:291.07:107:15Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:591.15:181.18:010.08:390.97:097:15Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:491.15:251.18:410.19:000.77:087:16Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:071.15:341.19:170.29:250.57:077:17Full Moon20Mon
21Tue5:151.25:421.19:530.49:530.37:067:17Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:161.35:471.110:310.610:250.17:057:18Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:161.45:501.111:120.811:02-0.17:037:18Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:171.55:511.112:001.07:027:19Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:241.55:461.212:581.27:017:20Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:401.512:38-0.37:007:20Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:091.51:39-0.46:597:21Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:131.52:46-0.36:577:21Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:491.43:59-0.36:567:22Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:251.45:17-0.27:221.36:557:23Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:491.36:340.07:251.16:547:23Waning Crescent31Fri
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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