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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 11:45 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 09m at 6:33 pm (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Aug 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:121.46:031.212:011.16:257:57Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:441.37:061.11:061.06:267:56Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:141.38:221.012:110.32:030.86:267:56Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:391.310:031.012:470.52:520.76:277:55Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:571.21:220.73:370.56:287:54Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon10:011.24:210.46:287:53Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:561.35:040.36:297:52Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:581.35:470.16:297:52Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:181.310:11 AM1.36:441.36:300.06:307:51Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:541.410:44 AM1.48:281.47:120.06:307:50Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:221.512:001.48:571.47:51-0.16:317:49Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:491.61:141.49:121.48:30-0.16:327:48Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:161.62:251.49:251.49:08-0.16:327:47New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:431.63:371.59:441.39:46-0.16:337:46New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:101.64:501.410:161.210:260.06:337:45New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:371.56:041.411:011.111:080.26:347:44Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:041.57:211.411:570.911:540.56:347:43Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:291.48:451.41:010.76:357:42Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:541.410:211.412:450.72:040.56:367:41Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:181.41:431.03:050.36:367:40First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:031.49:39 AM1.42:541.24:050.16:377:39First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:371.510:00 AM1.54:491.45:070.06:377:38First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:551.610:19 AM1.57:351.56:080.06:387:37Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:581.711:40 AM1.58:581.57:07-0.16:387:36Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:471.71:191.59:131.58:000.06:397:35Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:251.72:361.59:271.48:480.16:397:34Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:581.63:431.59:411.49:290.26:407:32Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:271.64:441.510:001.310:050.36:407:31Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:541.65:401.510:271.210:380.56:417:30Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:191.56:361.411:031.111:080.76:417:29Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:411.57:341.411:460.911:390.86:427:28Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 9:09 pm — 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 91% 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 Waning Gibbous (91% 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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