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 11h 47m 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 - Sep 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:441.71:221.69:531.69:100.26:427:27Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:501.63:081.59:461.59:390.36:437:26New Moon2Fri
3Sat6:591.64:301.510:131.310:060.56:437:25New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:091.65:431.510:501.210:310.76:447:23New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:161.66:551.511:291.010:570.96:447:22New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:191.58:101.512:080.86:457:21Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:151.59:341.512:450.66:457:20Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:021.61:250.56:467:19Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:241.62:100.36:467:17First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:231.83:010.26:477:16First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:331.94:000.16:487:15First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:172.05:060.06:487:14First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:452.06:140.06:497:12Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:092.07:190.06:497:11Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:211.91:121.97:491.88:170.16:507:10Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:371.83:091.98:141.69:100.36:507:09Full Moon16Fri
17Sat5:551.74:421.98:591.310:000.56:517:08Full Moon17Sat
18Sun6:111.76:041.99:481.010:480.96:517:06Full Moon18Sun
19Mon6:271.67:212.010:390.711:411.26:527:05Full Moon19Mon
20Tue6:381.68:402.011:320.56:527:04Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:381.710:072.012:471.512:260.36:537:03Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:041.711:532.02:461.71:220.36:537:01Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:200.36:547:00Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:582.03:210.36:546:59Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:252.14:250.46:556:58Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:252.05:320.56:556:56Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:052.06:340.56:566:55Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:191.97:260.66:566:54Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:201.91:141.79:391.78:080.76:576:53Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:251.83:081.79:131.58:420.86:586:52Waning Crescent30Fri
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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