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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:47 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 9h 53m at 7:18 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Nov 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:252.011:340.26:185:18Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:250.36:195:17Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:141.91:200.46:205:17Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:421.92:180.56:215:16Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:541.93:170.56:215:15Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:041.84:150.66:225:15Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:131.711:43 AM1.37:441.35:140.86:235:14Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:211.71:561.47:171.16:120.96:245:13Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:251.63:171.57:230.87:071.16:255:13Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:261.64:221.77:400.58:021.36:255:12Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:221.65:201.98:040.28:571.56:265:12New Moon11Thu
12Fri2:171.66:142.08:36-0.19:591.76:275:11New Moon12Fri
13Sat2:031.77:102.19:14-0.36:285:10New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:112.19:59-0.46:295:10Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:212.010:52-0.46:295:10Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:441.911:52-0.36:305:09Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:571.812:58-0.26:315:09First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:070.06:325:08First Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:341.73:180.26:335:08First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:581.610:59 AM1.36:221.24:330.56:335:08First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:201.51:131.36:290.95:510.86:345:07Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:381.42:491.46:540.67:071.06:355:07Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:541.44:091.57:220.38:181.26:365:07Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:011.45:111.77:500.19:371.46:375:07Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:421.46:021.78:17-0.16:385:06Full Moon25Thu
26Fri6:461.88:44-0.26:385:06Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:281.79:14-0.36:395:06Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:161.79:47-0.36:405:06Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:141.610:24-0.36:415:06Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:411.611:05-0.26:425:06Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 90% 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 (90% 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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