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 2h 08m 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 - Feb 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:161.05:25-0.76:545:42Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:401.06:15-0.76:545:43Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:471.07:00-0.86:535:44Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:210.97:42-0.98:420.96:525:45Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:19-0.96:525:46New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:260.96:340.98:54-0.88:450.76:515:46New Moon6Wed
7Thu2:470.96:480.89:27-0.79:270.66:505:47New Moon7Thu
8Fri4:060.87:020.810:01-0.610:160.46:505:48New Moon8Fri
9Sat5:260.87:130.710:36-0.311:080.26:495:49Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:490.77:210.711:150.06:485:50Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:240.77:230.712:03-0.111:56 AM0.36:475:51Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:170.87:160.812:58-0.412:380.66:475:51First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:410.91:56-0.66:465:52First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:031.02:59-0.76:455:53First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:241.14:08-0.96:445:54First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:511.15:20-0.96:435:54Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:331.16:27-0.98:231.06:425:55Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:311.07:27-0.97:440.96:415:56Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:271.05:440.98:19-0.88:070.86:415:57Full Moon19Tue
20Wed2:521.06:010.99:04-0.68:470.66:405:57Full Moon20Wed
21Thu4:051.06:200.89:43-0.49:340.46:395:58Full Moon21Thu
22Fri5:120.96:360.810:18-0.210:230.26:385:59Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:180.96:480.710:490.111:120.16:376:00Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:270.86:490.711:170.46:366:00Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:480.86:290.812:00-0.111:40 AM0.66:356:01Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:590.812:49-0.26:346:02Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:240.91:39-0.36:336:02Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:051.02:33-0.36:326:03Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:291.13:33-0.46:316:04Third Quarter29Fri
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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