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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 7:40 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 55m at 6:17 am (1.5 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 - Aug 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:351.46:251.212:061.16:257:57Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:501.38:121.21:110.86:257:57Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:011.310:121.212:370.52:050.56:267:56Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:041.31:270.92:570.16:267:55Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:201.38:54 AM1.32:281.23:50-0.16:277:54Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:171.54:47-0.36:287:54Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:011.75:47-0.46:287:53Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:191.76:48-0.56:297:52Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:061.77:46-0.56:297:51Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:351.78:40-0.46:307:50Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:551.61:491.69:361.59:27-0.36:307:49New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:151.53:241.59:331.410:08-0.16:317:48New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:341.54:431.410:111.310:440.16:327:48New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:541.45:561.311:061.111:150.36:327:47New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:101.37:111.212:060.96:337:46Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:221.38:341.21:010.76:337:45Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:211.310:181.212:050.81:490.66:347:44Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:581.312:221.12:340.46:347:43Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:261.43:190.36:357:42First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:291.54:050.16:367:41First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:441.64:560.16:367:40First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:051.75:490.06:377:39First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:351.76:41-0.16:377:38Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:531.77:30-0.16:387:36Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:301.78:14-0.16:387:35Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:281.71:141.69:051.68:55-0.16:397:34Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:371.73:021.69:061.59:350.06:397:33Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:491.64:391.69:401.310:150.36:407:32Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:021.56:081.610:251.010:570.56:407:31Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:131.57:341.611:160.711:420.96:417:30Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:201.59:041.612:110.56:427:29Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 12:58 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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