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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:34 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 12h 09m at 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 - Jun 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:501.61:580.16:058:01Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:091.52:450.36:058:01Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:221.43:340.46:580.96:058:02Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:321.01:271.34:310.76:490.66:058:02Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:371.11:261.35:450.97:030.36:058:03Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:001.41:201.37:231.17:290.06:058:03Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:051.61:081.49:041.38:04-0.46:048:03Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:021.88:45-0.66:048:04New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:542.09:31-0.86:048:04New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:462.010:21-0.86:048:05New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:401.911:16-0.76:048:05Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:361.86:048:05Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:341.712:16-0.66:058:06Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:241.56:591.31:19-0.34:111.36:058:06Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:021.42:220.04:501.16:058:06First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:311.33:230.35:340.86:058:07First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:101.012:531.34:270.66:160.56:058:07First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:111.11:091.25:470.96:530.26:058:07Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:581.31:061.27:561.17:260.06:058:08Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:281.47:57-0.26:068:08Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:251.68:27-0.36:068:08Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:021.68:57-0.46:068:08Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:311.69:29-0.46:068:08Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:021.610:03-0.46:078:08Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:361.610:40-0.46:078:09Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:151.511:18-0.36:078:09Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:581.511:57-0.26:088:09Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:371.56:088:09Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:081.412:36-0.16:088:09Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:281.41:150.16:098:09Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 11:59 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 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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