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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 5h 51m at 9:22 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:04 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jan 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:240.95:53-0.26:595:17Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:181.06:23-0.47:005:18Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:451.16:53-0.67:005:18Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:071.17:24-0.77:005:19Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:291.17:56-0.87:005:20Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:561.18:30-0.87:005:21Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:271.19:04-0.97:005:21Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:39-0.97:005:22Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:421.08:381.010:13-0.87:005:23Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:101.010:48-0.77:015:24Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:350.911:24-0.67:015:25Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:520.812:01-0.47:005:25Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:260.59:590.72:570.412:40-0.17:005:26Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed10:190.49:560.73:160.11:240.27:005:27Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu9:400.73:48-0.27:005:28Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:540.84:30-0.57:005:29Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:421.15:18-0.87:005:30Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:381.26:09-1.17:005:30Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:231.27:02-1.27:005:31Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:051.27:55-1.38:411.16:595:32New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:451.16:431.18:47-1.38:251.06:595:33New Moon21Wed
22Thu2:221.17:201.09:38-1.28:570.96:595:34New Moon22Thu
23Fri3:401.07:540.910:28-1.09:530.76:585:35Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:520.98:250.811:15-0.711:250.56:585:35Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:060.78:530.711:59-0.46:585:36Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:340.69:150.61:030.312:39-0.16:575:37Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:380.49:270.62:120.11:130.26:575:38First Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:040.63:08-0.16:565:39First Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:060.73:56-0.36:565:40First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:160.84:43-0.56:555:41First Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:340.95:28-0.66:555:41Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 2:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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