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 12h 14m 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:021.57:131.611:050.811:260.96:427:27Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:141.58:281.611:550.611:591.26:437:25Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:141.59:521.612:440.56:447:24Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:471.512:281.41:340.46:447:23Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:321.62:250.36:457:22First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:011.73:180.36:457:21First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:421.84:150.36:467:19First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:271.85:150.36:467:18First Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:031.86:130.36:477:17Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:141.87:050.36:477:16Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:441.87:500.36:487:15Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:381.81:331.69:081.68:280.46:487:13Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:431.73:191.69:141.49:040.56:497:12Full Moon13Sat
14Sun5:521.74:431.79:331.29:380.76:497:11Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:001.75:581.710:001.010:140.96:507:10Full Moon15Mon
16Tue6:061.67:081.810:330.810:531.26:507:08Full Moon16Tue
17Wed6:101.68:201.911:120.511:371.56:517:07Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:091.79:401.911:580.36:517:06Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:581.811:132.012:321.712:510.26:527:05Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:530.16:527:03Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:052.13:000.16:537:02Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:592.14:130.16:537:01Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:342.15:280.26:547:00Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:202.06:390.36:546:59Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:301.91:131.88:081.77:430.46:556:57Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:451.82:561.88:241.58:360.66:566:56Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:021.74:191.88:541.39:230.96:566:55New Moon27Sat
28Sun5:181.75:321.99:271.010:031.16:576:54New Moon28Sun
29Mon5:321.76:371.910:010.810:401.46:576:52New Moon29Mon
30Tue5:381.77:391.910:360.611:161.66:586:51New Moon30Tue
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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