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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 10h 09m at 8:47 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:39 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Feb 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:551.06:13-0.76:545:42Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:101.06:56-0.86:545:43Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:211.07:36-0.86:535:44Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:351.08:14-0.99:030.96:525:45Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:510.96:530.98:50-0.98:580.86:525:46Full Moon5Thu
6Fri2:070.97:130.99:23-0.89:280.86:515:46Full Moon6Fri
7Sat3:160.97:320.89:56-0.710:180.66:505:47Full Moon7Sat
8Sun4:280.87:490.810:29-0.611:170.56:505:48Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:460.78:020.711:04-0.36:495:49Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:140.68:070.712:110.311:42 AM0.06:485:50Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:030.68:030.71:020.012:230.36:475:50Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:080.77:440.71:52-0.31:070.66:475:51Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:040.92:46-0.56:465:52Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:521.13:46-0.76:455:53Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:161.24:51-0.96:445:54Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:551.25:56-1.06:435:54Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:221.16:59-1.08:301.16:425:55Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:461.07:55-1.07:461.06:415:56New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:551.16:101.08:47-0.98:150.86:415:57New Moon19Thu
20Fri3:201.16:330.99:34-0.79:020.66:405:57New Moon20Fri
21Sat4:331.06:550.810:17-0.59:580.56:395:58New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:420.97:150.810:57-0.210:590.36:385:59Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:530.87:290.711:350.111:580.16:376:00Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:150.87:310.712:120.46:366:00Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:570.87:050.812:53-0.112:480.66:356:01Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:130.81:44-0.26:346:02First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:591.02:35-0.36:336:02First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:321.13:30-0.36:326:03First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:071.14:30-0.46:316:04First Quarter29Sun
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 2:13 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 95% 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 Waxing Gibbous (95% 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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