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 1h 30m 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 - May 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:551.33:461.47:410.78:150.76:227:42Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:181.53:491.38:380.98:380.46:217:42Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:281.73:481.39:371.19:100.16:207:43Full Moon3Mon
4Tue6:301.93:411.410:461.39:47-0.26:197:43Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:292.010:31-0.46:197:44Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:282.111:21-0.56:187:45Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:322.06:177:45Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:442.012:19-0.46:167:46Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:001.91:24-0.36:167:47Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:051.72:33-0.16:157:47Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:491.63:460.16:147:48Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:191.55:000.37:181.16:147:48Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:581.32:431.46:160.57:390.96:137:49Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:441.33:031.47:300.88:060.66:127:50Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:111.43:171.38:401.08:320.46:127:50Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:241.63:181.39:501.28:570.26:117:51Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:231.72:191.311:341.39:220.06:117:52New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:121.89:49-0.16:107:52New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:551.810:19-0.16:107:53New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:381.810:53-0.16:097:53New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:251.811:32-0.16:097:54Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:211.76:087:55Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:281.712:160.06:087:55Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:281.71:040.06:077:56Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:071.61:540.16:077:56First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:301.62:440.26:077:57First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:451.53:340.47:291.06:067:58First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:541.44:300.67:040.86:067:58First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:001.11:561.35:380.87:120.56:067:59Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:331.31:511.37:031.07:340.26:057:59Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:461.61:401.38:351.38:06-0.26:058:00Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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