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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 56m at 8:13 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:570.72:38-0.26:545:43Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:310.83:19-0.56:535:44Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:461.04:09-0.76:535:45Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:431.15:06-0.96:525:45Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:071.26:05-1.16:515:46Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:421.17:04-1.26:515:47Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:00-1.26:505:48New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:411.16:281.08:53-1.28:060.86:495:49New Moon8Tue
9Wed3:141.16:520.99:43-1.09:040.66:485:50New Moon9Wed
10Thu4:371.17:160.810:33-0.710:130.46:485:50Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:570.97:370.711:21-0.411:290.16:475:51Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:220.87:550.712:090.06:465:52Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:010.78:030.712:40-0.112:590.36:455:53Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:020.77:410.71:43-0.32:010.66:445:53First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:400.92:42-0.46:435:54First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:041.03:40-0.56:435:55First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:571.14:39-0.66:425:56First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:411.15:37-0.66:415:56Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:151.16:32-0.66:405:57Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:251.07:19-0.66:395:58Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:161.07:59-0.68:290.96:385:59Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:580.96:180.98:34-0.68:370.86:375:59Full Moon22Tue
23Wed2:230.96:280.99:04-0.59:120.76:366:00Full Moon23Wed
24Thu3:350.96:390.99:33-0.49:530.66:356:01Full Moon24Thu
25Fri4:430.96:480.810:00-0.210:350.46:346:01Full Moon25Fri
26Sat5:510.86:540.810:280.011:160.26:336:02Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:050.86:520.811:000.311:570.06:326:03Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:290.86:430.811:350.66:316:04Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 1:45 am — 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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