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 4h 44m 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 - Apr 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:331.36:450.18:221.26:537:23Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:541.24:381.37:380.28:151.06:527:24Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:571.34:451.28:260.38:320.76:517:25Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:231.44:521.29:140.59:010.46:507:25New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:351.54:581.210:040.79:360.16:497:26New Moon5Sat
6Sun6:411.75:031.210:581.010:16-0.16:487:26New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:451.85:051.312:061.26:467:27New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:501.84:581.41:471.46:457:28Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:021.86:447:28Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:241.812:57-0.46:437:29Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:551.72:05-0.36:427:29First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:121.63:18-0.26:417:30First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:571.54:350.06:407:30First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:241.45:550.27:361.26:397:31Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:121.33:451.37:100.48:001.06:387:32Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:511.44:041.38:140.68:290.86:367:32Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:131.44:191.39:100.88:560.56:357:33Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:221.54:291.210:021.09:220.36:347:33Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:211.64:251.310:551.29:490.26:337:34Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:121.73:281.312:091.36:327:35Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:591.710:490.06:317:35Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:471.711:260.06:307:36Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:391.76:297:37Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:431.712:080.06:287:37Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:051.612:570.16:277:38Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:261.61:500.16:267:38Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:051.62:450.26:257:39Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:251.63:420.36:257:40Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:381.54:400.47:581.26:247:40Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:471.45:440.57:241.06:237:41Waning Crescent30Wed
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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