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 5h 37m 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 - Aug 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:511.64:111.69:371.410:58-0.46:257:57Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:231.45:401.510:401.211:49-0.16:267:56Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:511.47:081.312:121.06:267:55Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:171.38:441.212:380.21:400.86:277:55Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:381.210:411.11:280.52:450.56:277:54Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:501.22:190.93:380.36:287:53Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:541.29:28 AM1.23:261.14:260.16:297:52Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:231.45:120.06:297:51Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:011.55:59-0.16:307:51Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:491.66:45-0.16:307:50Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:251.67:30-0.26:317:49Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:501.68:12-0.26:317:48Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:041.68:51-0.26:327:47Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:161.612:491.510:301.59:27-0.16:337:46New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:311.62:311.510:171.49:590.06:337:45New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:481.53:541.410:531.410:300.16:347:44New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:051.55:171.311:441.211:000.26:347:43New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:201.56:431.312:321.16:357:42Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:301.48:141.21:130.86:357:41Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:331.410:011.312:080.81:520.66:367:40Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:261.412:491.12:330.46:377:39First Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:041.43:190.16:377:38First Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:431.64:12-0.16:387:37First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:141.85:12-0.26:387:36First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:231.96:15-0.36:397:35Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:121.97:18-0.36:397:33Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:451.98:17-0.36:407:32Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:121.82:121.88:231.79:11-0.26:407:31Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:361.73:501.88:551.510:000.06:417:30Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:591.65:141.79:441.310:460.36:417:29Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:211.56:321.610:411.111:300.66:427:28Full Moon31Tue
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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