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 13h 11m 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 - Oct 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:311.84:251.79:271.39:120.96:586:50New Moon1Sat
2Sun5:371.75:311.79:491.19:411.16:596:49New Moon2Sun
3Mon5:401.76:321.810:150.910:101.36:596:48New Moon3Mon
4Tue5:371.77:321.910:420.710:431.57:006:47New Moon4Tue
5Wed5:301.78:341.911:120.611:201.77:006:46Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:141.89:442.011:480.47:016:44Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:481.911:082.112:061.912:310.37:026:43Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:230.27:026:42Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:592.12:240.27:036:41First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:562.23:320.27:036:40First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:182.24:450.37:046:39First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:452.15:580.37:056:38Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:562.012:191.88:111.87:070.57:056:37Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:111.92:381.97:571.58:080.77:066:35Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:261.84:121.98:251.29:041.07:066:34Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:411.75:312.09:010.99:571.27:076:33Full Moon16Sun
17Mon4:531.76:412.19:410.510:521.57:086:32Full Moon17Mon
18Tue4:591.87:472.210:210.37:086:31Full Moon18Tue
19Wed4:491.88:532.212:041.711:04 AM0.27:096:30Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:062.211:490.17:106:29Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:392.112:380.27:106:28Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:330.37:116:27Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:542.12:320.47:126:26Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:592.03:350.57:126:25Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:312.04:390.67:136:24Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:411.95:410.77:146:24Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:461.86:370.87:156:23Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:521.82:361.58:381.37:251.07:156:22Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:581.73:591.68:401.18:081.17:166:21Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:011.74:061.77:550.97:491.36:175:20Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon2:581.75:031.88:150.68:301.46:175:19New Moon31Mon
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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