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 10h 49m 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 - Dec 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:590.46:425:06Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:201.311:57 AM1.05:520.84:010.76:425:06Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:371.21:581.16:110.55:270.96:435:06Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:471.23:401.26:330.37:211.16:445:06Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:371.24:511.46:560.06:455:06Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:321.57:21-0.16:465:06Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:031.57:48-0.36:465:06New Moon7Fri
8Sat6:331.58:17-0.46:475:06New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:061.58:48-0.56:485:06New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:461.49:22-0.56:485:07New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:59-0.56:495:07New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:351.410:36-0.56:505:07Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:551.410:141.411:16-0.46:505:07Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:421.311:56-0.36:515:08Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:581.212:39-0.16:525:08First Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:071.11:240.16:525:08First Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:430.711:101.04:380.62:170.46:535:09First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:130.94:470.23:300.76:535:09First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:481.15:17-0.26:111.06:545:10Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:591.45:57-0.56:555:10Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:551.56:42-0.86:555:10Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:441.67:29-1.06:565:11Full Moon22Sat
23Sun6:301.58:19-1.19:431.46:565:11Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:541.47:171.49:09-1.19:081.36:575:12Full Moon24Mon
25Tue2:211.410:01-1.06:575:13Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:311.310:52-0.86:575:13Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:361.29:291.011:42-0.66:585:14Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:421.010:020.912:560.912:29-0.36:585:14Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:120.710:280.92:320.71:100.06:585:15Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun9:550.610:450.83:350.41:430.36:595:16Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon10:290.84:220.16:595:16Third Quarter31Mon
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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