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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 7:06 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 5:02 am (1.4 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 - Nov 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:560.27:186:18Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:181.911:430.36:195:17Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:501.912:340.36:205:17Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:021.91:270.46:215:16First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:281.82:200.56:215:15First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:201.83:140.66:225:15First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:251.74:120.86:235:14First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:311.71:091.36:441.15:181.06:245:13Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:351.62:411.56:440.96:281.26:255:13Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:361.63:511.76:590.57:351.46:255:12Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:351.64:501.97:250.28:371.56:265:12Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:341.65:442.17:59-0.19:371.76:275:11Full Moon12Wed
13Thu1:351.76:372.18:39-0.310:371.86:285:10Full Moon13Thu
14Fri1:291.87:332.19:25-0.56:295:10Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:352.010:17-0.510:271.96:295:10Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:511.911:15-0.46:305:09Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:181.911:001.812:18-0.26:315:09Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:451.71:230.06:325:08Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:300.36:335:08Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:131.69:57 AM1.35:081.23:400.56:335:08Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:361.512:291.35:430.95:000.86:345:07Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:561.42:171.46:180.66:311.16:355:07Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:121.43:461.56:500.38:061.36:365:07Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:181.44:531.67:200.16:375:06Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:411.77:48-0.16:385:06New Moon25Tue
26Wed6:201.78:17-0.26:385:06New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:561.78:46-0.36:395:06New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:351.79:18-0.36:405:06New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:54-0.36:415:06New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:401.610:32-0.26:425:06Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 12:04 pm — 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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