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 2h 27m 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 - May 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:081.53:101.38:451.08:230.36:227:42Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:191.73:211.39:551.28:550.16:217:43Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:181.83:101.411:161.39:270.06:207:43New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:081.89:58-0.16:197:44New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:541.810:32-0.16:187:45New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:391.811:10-0.16:187:45New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:281.811:510.06:177:46Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:251.76:167:46Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:301.612:370.16:157:47Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:261.61:270.26:157:48Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:011.52:160.36:147:48First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:231.53:050.46:137:49First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:381.43:540.66:491.06:137:50First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:531.11:461.44:510.86:590.86:127:50First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:421.21:471.46:041.07:180.56:127:51Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:001.41:411.47:311.27:420.26:117:51Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:011.61:341.48:551.38:13-0.16:107:52Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:541.81:211.510:221.58:49-0.36:107:53Full Moon18Thu
19Fri6:431.99:31-0.56:097:53Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:332.010:18-0.56:097:54Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:242.011:10-0.56:097:55Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:181.96:087:55Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:141.812:07-0.46:087:56Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:071.76:471.51:09-0.23:481.56:077:56Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:491.69:061.32:130.04:291.26:077:57Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:221.53:170.35:171.06:077:57Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:491.44:250.66:040.76:067:58Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:501.31:111.35:470.96:460.46:067:59Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:301.41:241.37:321.27:250.16:067:59Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:541.61:101.39:391.38:00-0.16:068:00Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:581.78:33-0.26:058:00Waning Crescent31Wed
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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