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 : 8:13 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 31m at 6:53 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Apr 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:301.74:461.31:351.35:546:23Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:521.66:537:24Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:281.61:43-0.36:527:24First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:161.62:47-0.26:507:25First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:491.53:550.06:497:25First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:411.45:090.16:487:26First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:511.46:200.26:477:27Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:511.37:210.38:491.16:467:27Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:181.24:551.38:090.48:451.06:457:28Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:401.25:001.28:480.59:020.86:447:28Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:481.35:041.29:230.79:250.66:427:29Full Moon11Tue
12Wed5:481.45:021.29:570.99:510.46:417:30Full Moon12Wed
13Thu6:421.54:521.210:351.010:180.26:407:30Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:331.64:381.311:261.210:480.16:397:31Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:251.611:210.06:387:31Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:221.76:377:32Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:281.712:01-0.16:367:33Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:501.712:50-0.16:357:33Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:231.71:47-0.16:347:34Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:311.72:51-0.16:337:34Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:561.64:010.06:327:35Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:131.55:150.17:261.46:317:36Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:281.46:290.37:171.16:307:36Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:211.53:421.47:400.57:480.76:297:37Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:581.63:551.38:470.78:270.46:287:37Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:181.84:051.39:521.09:080.06:277:38New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:271.94:081.411:041.39:51-0.26:267:39New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:292.03:481.512:451.46:257:39New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:302.011:22-0.36:247:40Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:321.96:237:41Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 1:33 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 84% 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 (84% 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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