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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 59m at 3:44 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:24 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (54% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Feb 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:070.68:570.61:020.212:350.06:535:43Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:080.58:560.62:040.01:020.36:535:44Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:460.62:58-0.26:525:45Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:280.83:48-0.46:515:46Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:250.94:37-0.56:515:47Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:481.05:26-0.66:505:47Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:101.06:15-0.76:495:48Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:191.07:00-0.76:485:49Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:181.07:42-0.86:485:50Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:260.98:20-0.88:330.96:475:51New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:130.96:410.98:55-0.88:460.86:465:51New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:300.96:580.99:28-0.79:240.76:455:52New Moon12Tue
13Wed3:430.97:150.810:01-0.610:130.66:445:53New Moon13Wed
14Thu4:580.87:290.810:34-0.411:050.46:445:54Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:170.77:390.711:11-0.111:580.16:435:55Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:480.77:420.711:510.26:425:55Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:380.77:360.712:50-0.112:360.56:415:56Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:100.81:43-0.46:405:57First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:281.02:41-0.66:395:58First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:101.23:45-0.76:385:58First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:191.24:54-0.86:375:59Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:541.26:03-0.96:366:00Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:181.17:06-0.97:541.16:356:00Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:501.15:411.18:03-0.87:550.96:346:01Full Moon24Sun
25Mon2:271.16:021.08:53-0.78:310.86:336:02Full Moon25Mon
26Tue3:451.16:240.99:38-0.59:180.66:326:03Full Moon26Tue
27Wed4:551.16:440.810:20-0.210:110.46:316:03Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:041.07:010.810:580.011:050.26:306:04Waning Gibbous28Thu
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 11:34 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 54% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (54% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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