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 11h 00m 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 - Aug 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:211.53:461.69:151.410:23-0.46:257:57New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:461.45:121.510:141.211:09-0.16:267:56New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:111.36:341.311:281.011:510.26:267:55Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:331.37:591.212:450.86:277:55Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:511.39:371.112:310.51:500.56:277:54Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:591.21:070.82:440.36:287:53Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:371.33:330.26:297:52First Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:151.34:200.16:297:51First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:341.55:090.06:307:50First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:041.65:59-0.16:307:50First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:411.66:49-0.16:317:49Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:141.67:36-0.16:317:48Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:251.68:18-0.16:327:47Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:001.68:55-0.16:337:46Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:591.51:491.59:391.59:29-0.16:337:45Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:091.53:221.410:031.310:000.16:347:44Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:211.54:521.410:401.210:310.26:347:43Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:331.56:181.311:211.011:030.56:357:42Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:431.47:441.312:040.86:357:41Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:491.49:181.312:500.56:367:40Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:481.411:061.512:181.11:380.36:377:39Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:391.51:031.32:300.16:377:38Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:391.63:27-0.16:387:37Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:581.84:30-0.26:387:36Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:361.85:37-0.36:397:35Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:041.96:45-0.36:397:33Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:411.87:46-0.26:407:32Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:511.71:431.78:151.78:41-0.16:407:31Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:081.63:211.78:431.59:290.16:417:30New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:261.64:451.79:271.310:120.36:417:29New Moon30Sat
31Sun6:451.56:001.610:151.010:510.66:427:28New Moon31Sun
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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