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 9h 26m 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 - Feb 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:240.98:57-0.96:545:43Full Moon1Thu
2Fri2:430.97:050.89:34-0.89:100.76:535:43Full Moon2Fri
3Sat3:470.87:240.710:07-0.610:040.56:535:44Full Moon3Sat
4Sun4:480.77:410.710:35-0.411:080.46:525:45Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:540.67:520.611:00-0.26:525:46Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:110.57:520.612:100.211:23 AM0.06:515:47Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:520.57:340.61:020.011:40 AM0.36:505:47Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:120.71:49-0.26:495:48Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:430.82:36-0.36:495:49Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:500.93:25-0.56:485:50Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:511.04:17-0.66:475:51Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:141.05:12-0.76:465:51Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:391.16:05-0.86:465:52Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:051.16:55-0.96:455:53Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:41-0.96:445:54Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:551.06:051.08:24-0.97:550.86:435:55New Moon16Fri
17Sat2:331.06:180.99:07-0.88:420.66:425:55New Moon17Sat
18Sun4:021.06:330.89:50-0.69:360.46:415:56New Moon18Sun
19Mon5:261.06:460.810:35-0.310:340.16:405:57Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:501.06:570.811:230.111:36-0.26:395:58Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:211.07:030.812:170.46:385:58Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:051.06:570.912:39-0.41:230.86:375:59First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:031.11:43-0.66:366:00First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:291.12:50-0.76:356:00First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:281.24:01-0.76:346:01First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:191.25:15-0.76:336:02Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:461.16:24-0.76:326:03Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:421.07:23-0.68:381.06:316:03Waxing Gibbous28Wed
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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