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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 21m at 1:58 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 8:19 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Feb 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:240.59:330.61:550.11:230.16:535:43First Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:240.59:530.62:58-0.12:090.46:535:44First Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:340.63:55-0.36:525:45First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:100.74:48-0.46:515:46First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:550.85:37-0.56:515:47Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:150.96:21-0.66:505:47Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:280.97:02-0.66:495:48Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:430.97:40-0.78:540.86:485:49Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:290.86:020.98:15-0.78:530.86:485:50Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:470.86:240.98:48-0.79:100.76:475:51Full Moon10Tue
11Wed2:500.86:470.99:19-0.69:410.66:465:51Full Moon11Wed
12Thu3:480.87:100.89:50-0.510:220.66:455:52Full Moon12Thu
13Fri4:470.87:320.810:22-0.411:110.46:445:53Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:510.77:510.810:55-0.26:445:54Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:030.78:060.712:020.311:32 AM0.06:435:55Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:320.68:150.712:510.112:120.26:425:55Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:210.78:180.71:41-0.112:580.56:415:56Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:150.82:34-0.36:405:57Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:520.93:33-0.56:395:58Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:491.04:36-0.66:385:58Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:431.15:40-0.88:041.06:375:59Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:261.16:41-0.87:371.06:366:00Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:441.05:011.17:37-0.87:490.96:356:00Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:141.15:341.08:29-0.78:210.76:346:01New Moon24Tue
25Wed3:301.16:041.09:18-0.69:030.66:336:02New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:391.16:340.910:05-0.49:530.46:326:03New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:441.17:010.910:50-0.110:480.36:316:03Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:511.07:260.811:350.111:480.16:306:04Waxing Crescent28Sat
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 5:08 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 84% 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 (84% 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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