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 2h 44m 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 - Jun 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:461.81:131.410:181.48:44-0.56:058:00Full Moon1Tue
2Wed6:412.09:28-0.76:058:01Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:352.010:17-0.76:058:01Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:292.011:11-0.76:058:02Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:271.96:048:02Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:291.812:10-0.66:048:03Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:261.61:14-0.46:048:03Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:101.52:19-0.15:251.26:048:04Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:421.43:230.25:490.96:048:04Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:061.34:270.56:250.76:048:04Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:451.11:251.35:410.87:000.46:048:05Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:301.21:331.27:171.17:310.16:048:05Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:001.41:041.29:291.27:59-0.16:048:05Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:051.58:27-0.26:048:06Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:501.68:55-0.36:048:06Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:241.79:25-0.36:058:06New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:571.79:57-0.46:058:07New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:331.610:33-0.36:058:07New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:141.611:11-0.36:058:07New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:021.611:51-0.26:058:08Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:491.56:068:08Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:261.512:32-0.16:068:08Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:501.41:130.06:068:08Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:051.41:540.26:010.86:068:08First Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:121.32:370.45:450.66:078:08First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:500.912:081.23:280.75:570.36:078:08First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:391.111:55 AM1.24:391.06:230.06:078:09Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:591.411:30 AM1.37:081.36:58-0.46:088:09Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:021.67:40-0.66:088:09Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:551.88:27-0.86:088:09Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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