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 6h 49m 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 - May 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:171.73:520.06:227:41Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:431.55:080.27:131.36:217:42Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:361.43:041.46:250.47:281.06:207:43Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:371.43:221.47:390.77:580.76:207:43Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:071.63:371.38:480.98:320.46:197:44Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:231.73:451.39:561.19:060.16:187:45New Moon6Fri
7Sat6:281.83:341.411:181.39:41-0.16:177:45New Moon7Sat
8Sun7:241.910:15-0.26:177:46New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:161.910:52-0.26:167:46New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:081.911:32-0.16:157:47Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:071.86:147:48Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:171.712:180.06:147:48Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:361.71:080.16:137:49Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:291.62:030.26:137:50First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:571.62:580.36:127:50First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:141.53:510.46:117:51First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:251.44:460.67:331.06:117:51First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:291.12:311.45:440.87:360.86:107:52Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:121.22:301.36:500.97:520.56:107:53Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:281.42:191.38:021.18:130.26:097:53Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:281.62:021.49:181.38:380.06:097:54Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:201.89:09-0.36:087:54Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:081.99:47-0.46:087:55Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:572.010:30-0.56:077:56Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:512.011:21-0.56:077:56Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:511.96:077:57Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:571.812:18-0.56:067:57Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:561.71:22-0.36:067:58Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:361.62:27-0.16:067:58Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:031.53:340.25:571.16:067:59Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:251.44:440.56:270.76:058:00Third Quarter31Tue
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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