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 5h 14m at 5:02 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (68% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Nov 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:171.73:201.58:141.17:281.17:196:18Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:201.74:351.68:230.98:221.27:196:17Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:191.65:361.88:410.69:151.47:206:16Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:151.66:302.09:050.310:101.67:216:16Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:111.77:232.19:350.011:161.87:226:15Full Moon5Sat
6Sun1:571.87:172.29:13-0.26:225:14Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:172.19:57-0.36:235:14Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:302.110:49-0.36:245:13Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:49-0.26:255:12Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:572.012:54-0.16:265:12Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:181.92:030.16:265:11Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:391.83:140.36:275:11Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:581.710:52 AM1.45:511.34:290.66:285:10Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:161.61:081.46:111.05:500.96:295:10Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:331.52:461.56:410.77:101.16:305:09Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:461.54:071.77:130.48:291.36:305:09Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:511.55:101.87:450.110:091.56:315:09New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:161.56:021.98:16-0.16:325:08New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:471.98:47-0.26:335:08New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:311.89:20-0.26:345:07New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:211.89:55-0.26:345:07Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:35-0.26:355:07Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:011.711:19-0.16:365:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:321.712:050.06:375:06Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:251.612:510.16:385:06Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:211.51:370.36:385:06First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:241.52:210.46:395:06First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:311.43:100.66:405:06First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:341.31:321.06:140.74:160.96:415:06First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:321.33:001.26:190.45:531.16:425:06Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 68% 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 First Quarter (68% 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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