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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 8:47 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 7:18 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 - Apr 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:141.36:340.17:471.15:536:23Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:031.24:221.37:200.17:531.05:526:24Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:381.34:311.28:030.38:130.75:516:25Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:551.45:391.29:450.59:400.56:507:25Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:051.55:431.210:300.710:150.26:497:26Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:111.65:441.211:230.910:550.06:487:26Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:171.75:381.312:371.26:467:27Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:281.86:457:28Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:471.812:36-0.36:447:28Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:151.81:38-0.36:437:29Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:421.72:46-0.36:427:29Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:511.64:01-0.26:417:30Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:341.55:210.06:407:30Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:011.46:390.18:141.26:397:31Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:531.44:231.47:480.38:281.06:387:32Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:251.44:421.38:460.58:530.86:367:32Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:421.54:581.39:370.79:200.66:357:33New Moon17Sat
18Sun5:491.55:091.310:240.99:490.46:347:33New Moon18Sun
19Mon6:481.65:081.311:151.110:180.26:337:34New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:431.74:371.312:231.36:327:35New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:361.711:230.06:317:35Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:321.76:307:36Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:371.712:020.06:297:37Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:541.712:480.16:287:37Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:151.71:400.16:277:38First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:161.62:370.26:267:38First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:521.63:370.26:267:39First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:141.64:380.36:257:40First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:291.55:400.48:101.26:247:40Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:571.23:391.46:420.58:031.06:237:41Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 2:02 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 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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