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 6h 54m 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:401.57:501.611:400.96:427:27Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:531.59:161.512:150.912:390.76:437:25Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:541.510:591.61:051.21:350.56:437:24Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:221.52:241.42:270.46:447:23Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:111.73:180.36:457:22Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:171.84:110.36:457:21Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:221.85:080.36:467:19Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:101.96:060.36:467:18Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:441.97:000.36:477:17Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:581.87:480.36:477:16Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:041.88:280.36:487:15Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:121.82:291.69:321.69:030.46:487:13Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:231.73:561.69:481.49:350.56:497:12New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:341.75:131.610:131.310:060.76:497:11New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:431.76:261.710:431.110:390.96:507:10New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:491.67:391.711:180.811:161.26:507:08Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:491.68:571.811:580.66:517:07Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:411.710:261.912:011.512:440.46:517:06Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:061.71:021.71:370.26:527:05Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:072.02:360.16:527:04First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:482.13:420.16:537:02First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:152.14:530.16:537:01First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:092.16:060.16:547:00Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:362.07:140.26:546:59Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:571.91:451.98:301.88:140.36:556:57Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:161.83:261.98:401.69:060.56:566:56Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:351.84:481.99:111.39:520.86:566:55Full Moon27Mon
28Tue5:531.76:001.99:491.110:341.06:576:54Full Moon28Tue
29Wed6:071.77:091.910:280.811:161.36:576:53Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:151.78:161.911:080.66:586:51Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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