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 5h 40m 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 - Nov 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:041.812:461.66:311.45:570.86:185:19Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:141.72:331.86:421.07:051.06:195:18Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:241.63:561.97:120.68:101.36:195:17Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:311.65:062.17:500.29:141.66:205:16Full Moon4Sat
5Sun2:341.76:092.28:31-0.110:301.76:215:16Full Moon5Sun
6Mon2:261.87:092.29:15-0.26:225:15Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:122.210:03-0.36:235:14Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:242.110:54-0.26:235:14Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:062.011:51-0.16:245:13Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:520.16:255:12Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:591.91:540.36:265:12Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:201.82:550.46:275:11Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:301.73:550.66:275:11Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:411.612:081.27:451.24:560.86:285:10Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:501.51:581.37:061.05:561.06:295:10Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:561.53:211.47:110.76:531.26:305:09Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:531.44:251.57:270.57:471.36:315:09Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:341.55:151.77:480.28:401.56:315:08Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:061.55:571.88:120.19:401.66:325:08New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:461.66:361.88:39-0.16:335:08New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:181.89:09-0.26:345:07New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:071.89:44-0.36:355:07New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:23-0.36:355:07Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:541.811:09-0.36:365:07Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:341.812:00-0.26:375:06Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:481.712:54-0.16:385:06First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:021.61:520.16:395:06First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:131.52:540.36:405:06First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:251.411:54 AM1.15:320.94:090.66:405:06First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:351.31:551.35:460.55:450.96:415:06Waxing Gibbous30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8764165)

Common Questions About Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA