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 1h 33m 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
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Mar 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:050.97:450.812:220.46:296:05Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:320.97:490.812:460.01:120.66:286:05Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:140.97:210.81:42-0.12:150.86:276:06First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:020.92:38-0.16:266:07First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:481.03:35-0.26:256:07First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:531.14:35-0.26:236:08First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:191.15:33-0.26:226:09Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:361.17:26-0.29:281.07:217:09Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:101.05:521.18:11-0.29:100.97:207:10Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:111.06:101.18:51-0.29:230.97:197:10Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:271.06:281.19:26-0.29:440.87:187:11Full Moon11Wed
12Thu4:311.16:461.110:00-0.110:120.67:177:12Full Moon12Thu
13Fri5:311.17:031.010:330.010:440.57:157:12Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:321.17:181.011:080.211:210.37:147:13Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:341.27:301.011:470.47:137:14Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:431.27:391.012:050.212:330.77:127:14Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:011.27:431.012:540.01:270.97:117:15Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:301.37:381.11:49-0.12:371.17:097:15Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:591.32:50-0.27:087:16Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:161.43:57-0.37:077:17Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:191.45:09-0.37:067:17Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:071.46:23-0.38:181.27:057:18Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:491.24:451.37:31-0.28:211.17:047:18Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:351.35:161.38:31-0.18:450.97:027:19Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:561.35:451.29:250.09:180.77:017:20New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:061.46:111.210:130.29:560.57:007:20New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:091.46:341.110:580.410:360.46:597:21New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:101.46:541.111:440.611:180.26:587:21New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:101.47:061.112:340.86:567:22Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:141.47:031.112:020.21:351.06:557:22Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:261.46:391.212:480.12:551.16:547:23Waxing Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8764165)

Common Questions About Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA