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 52m 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 - Feb 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:461.16:260.98:49-1.28:120.86:545:43Full Moon1Wed
2Thu3:161.16:490.89:39-1.09:110.66:535:44Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:391.07:110.810:27-0.710:200.36:525:45Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:000.97:320.711:14-0.411:340.16:525:46Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:260.87:490.712:010.06:515:46Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:050.77:580.712:45-0.212:480.36:505:47Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:070.77:360.71:48-0.41:360.66:505:48Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:520.82:49-0.56:495:49Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:401.03:50-0.66:485:50Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:251.04:51-0.76:475:50Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:081.05:51-0.76:465:51Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:461.06:44-0.76:465:52Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:570.97:30-0.76:455:53Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:08-0.76:445:54Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:030.96:160.88:41-0.68:300.76:435:54New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:330.86:240.89:10-0.59:100.66:425:55New Moon16Thu
17Fri3:450.86:340.89:38-0.49:540.56:415:56New Moon17Fri
18Sat4:530.86:430.810:04-0.210:380.36:405:57New Moon18Sat
19Sun6:020.76:490.810:310.011:200.16:395:57Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:150.76:490.811:000.36:395:58Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:410.76:430.812:01-0.111:31 AM0.56:385:59Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:280.812:43-0.26:376:00Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:231.01:32-0.46:366:00First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:091.12:28-0.56:356:01First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:451.23:32-0.76:346:02First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:331.24:43-0.76:336:02Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:401.25:53-0.86:316:03Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:56-0.86:306:04Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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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