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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:40 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 9h 20m at 6:17 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Nov 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:002.03:390.37:186:19Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:261.94:520.57:196:18Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:441.812:041.58:201.56:030.77:196:17Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:011.71:111.57:041.36:100.96:205:17Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:161.62:411.57:181.07:091.16:215:16Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:271.63:561.67:350.88:011.36:225:15Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:301.64:571.77:550.58:491.56:225:14Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:121.65:451.88:160.39:371.66:235:14New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:121.66:281.98:410.26:245:13New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:091.99:080.16:255:13New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:541.99:400.06:265:12New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:160.06:265:11Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:361.810:570.06:275:11Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:131.811:420.16:285:10Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:371.812:310.16:295:10Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:151.81:220.26:305:09First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:461.72:150.36:305:09First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:501.73:150.56:315:09First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:561.612:051.26:131.14:270.86:325:08Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:011.52:041.46:070.75:531.06:335:08Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:031.43:261.66:280.37:191.36:345:07Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:031.44:331.97:01-0.18:361.56:345:07Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:011.55:312.07:41-0.49:511.66:355:07Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:571.66:262.18:25-0.66:365:07Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:212.09:14-0.76:375:06Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:201.910:06-0.76:385:06Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:02-0.66:395:06Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:321.710:401.612:02-0.46:395:06Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:311.51:03-0.16:405:06Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:010.16:415:06Third Quarter30Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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