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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 51m at 7:06 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:440.84:58-0.26:595:17Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:551.05:35-0.47:005:18Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:051.16:11-0.57:005:18Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:161.16:48-0.77:005:19Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:231.17:24-0.87:005:20Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:371.18:00-0.87:005:21New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:36-0.97:005:21New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:171.09:11-0.97:005:22New Moon8Tue
9Wed1:251.09:45-0.97:005:23New Moon9Wed
10Thu2:211.08:131.010:18-0.810:390.87:015:24Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:410.88:350.910:53-0.67:015:25Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:180.78:510.812:430.711:28 AM-0.47:005:25Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:060.69:010.71:260.412:06-0.17:005:26Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:280.59:020.72:060.112:460.27:005:27First Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:510.72:49-0.27:005:28First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:030.83:39-0.57:005:29First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:371.04:34-0.87:005:30Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:361.15:32-1.07:005:30Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:161.26:30-1.26:595:31Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:501.17:26-1.28:371.16:595:32Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:181.18:18-1.26:595:33Full Moon21Mon
22Tue1:581.16:490.99:08-1.18:380.86:595:34Full Moon22Tue
23Wed3:171.07:170.89:53-1.09:300.76:585:35Full Moon23Wed
24Thu4:280.97:430.810:35-0.710:420.56:585:36Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:370.88:060.711:13-0.46:585:36Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:530.68:240.612:020.311:46 AM-0.26:575:37Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:280.58:310.61:090.112:110.16:575:38Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:070.62:04-0.16:565:39Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:100.72:54-0.36:565:40Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:050.83:43-0.46:555:41Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:560.94:34-0.66:555:41Third Quarter31Thu
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 12:41 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 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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