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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 3h 04m at 7:40 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:221.84:460.16:427:27First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:581.95:440.06:437:26First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:311.96:43-0.16:437:25Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:541.97:38-0.16:447:24Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:541.81:001.87:591.88:30-0.16:447:22Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:051.82:581.88:211.69:180.16:457:21Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:191.74:371.89:071.310:060.36:457:20Full Moon7Thu
8Fri6:341.66:051.89:571.010:540.76:467:19Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:471.67:281.910:520.711:471.16:467:18Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:571.68:541.911:500.46:477:16Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:021.610:301.912:541.412:510.26:477:15Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:471.72:431.71:540.16:487:14Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:232.02:580.06:487:13Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:232.04:060.16:497:12Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:522.05:160.26:497:10Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:542.06:250.26:507:09Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:321.97:260.36:517:08Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:451.88:140.46:517:07Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:491.82:451.79:341.68:520.66:527:05Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:551.74:001.79:321.49:220.76:527:04New Moon20Wed
21Thu6:041.75:061.79:491.39:470.96:537:03New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:101.76:081.710:141.110:101.16:537:02New Moon22Fri
23Sat6:111.67:081.710:440.910:331.36:547:00New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:041.78:101.711:160.710:591.56:546:59Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:511.79:181.811:510.611:281.76:556:58Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:331.712:290.56:556:57Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:331.81:130.46:566:56Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:131.92:030.46:566:54First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:472.03:000.36:576:53First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:352.14:030.36:576:52First Quarter30Sat
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 1:16 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 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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