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 4h 12m 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 - Oct 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:132.15:100.36:586:51First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:342.16:160.36:596:49Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:292.011:47 AM1.98:381.87:180.46:596:48Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:371.92:261.97:581.68:140.67:006:47Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:491.84:072.08:241.39:070.87:006:46Full Moon5Thu
6Fri5:001.75:302.19:020.910:001.17:016:45Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:111.76:452.29:460.610:551.47:016:44Full Moon7Sat
8Sun5:181.87:572.210:320.37:026:42Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:191.89:112.312:041.711:23 AM0.17:036:41Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:501.910:342.22:101.912:180.07:036:40Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:180.17:046:39Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:192.22:230.27:046:38Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:172.13:330.37:056:37Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:232.14:450.57:066:36Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:572.05:550.67:066:35Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:101.96:560.77:076:34Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:181.82:161.69:061.57:450.97:086:33Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:261.83:381.68:541.38:241.07:086:32Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:331.74:471.79:041.18:571.27:096:30Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:361.75:481.89:220.99:281.47:106:29New Moon20Fri
21Sat4:301.76:411.99:440.79:581.57:106:28New Moon21Sat
22Sun4:141.77:311.910:090.510:311.77:116:28New Moon22Sun
23Mon3:581.88:202.010:370.411:101.87:126:27New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:251.89:152.011:090.37:126:26Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:242.011:460.27:136:25Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:310.27:146:24Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:362.11:230.27:146:23Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:202.12:220.27:156:22First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:442.12:260.36:165:21First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:532.03:340.46:165:20First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:551.94:450.66:175:19Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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