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 3h 22m 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 - Jan 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:250.911:46-0.26:595:18Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:050.59:330.82:540.512:170.07:005:18First Quarter2Fri
3Sat10:060.59:310.83:140.212:500.37:005:19First Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:200.83:400.07:005:20First Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:530.94:15-0.37:005:20First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:461.04:58-0.67:005:21Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:311.25:47-0.97:005:22Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:111.36:39-1.17:005:23Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:491.27:31-1.28:001.17:005:24Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:361.26:241.28:23-1.38:061.17:015:24Full Moon10Sat
11Sun2:071.26:581.19:14-1.28:450.97:005:25Full Moon11Sun
12Mon3:281.17:301.010:04-1.09:430.77:005:26Full Moon12Mon
13Tue4:461.07:590.810:53-0.811:060.57:005:27Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:050.98:270.811:41-0.57:005:28Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:340.78:510.712:360.312:26-0.17:005:28Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:270.69:090.71:500.01:050.27:005:29Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:070.72:52-0.27:005:30Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:240.73:50-0.47:005:31Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:220.94:44-0.66:595:32Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:521.05:34-0.76:595:33Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:251.06:22-0.76:595:34Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:531.07:05-0.86:585:34Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:490.97:45-0.86:585:35Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:21-0.86:585:36New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:420.98:54-0.86:575:37New Moon25Sun
26Mon2:020.87:010.89:24-0.89:220.76:575:38New Moon26Mon
27Tue3:120.87:170.89:53-0.610:210.66:565:39New Moon27Tue
28Wed4:210.77:320.810:20-0.511:220.46:565:40Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:340.67:440.710:48-0.36:555:40Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:570.57:500.712:120.211:17 AM0.06:555:41Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:390.57:490.712:550.011:48 AM0.26:545:42Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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