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 35m 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
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Apr 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:501.65:281.110:340.710:000.16:537:23Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:571.65:371.211:310.910:44-0.16:527:24Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:011.75:341.212:431.26:517:25Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:061.76:507:25Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:171.612:17-0.26:497:26Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:421.61:09-0.16:487:26Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:451.52:06-0.16:467:27Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:581.53:080.16:457:28Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:401.44:140.26:447:28Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:161.45:200.26:437:29Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:081.36:230.38:411.26:427:29Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:051.24:121.37:180.48:181.06:417:30Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:001.24:171.38:050.68:330.86:407:31Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:171.34:221.38:480.78:540.66:397:31Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:201.44:221.39:310.99:180.46:377:32New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:161.54:191.310:171.19:450.16:367:32New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:081.74:141.311:151.210:160.06:357:33New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:591.83:491.41:011.46:347:34New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:551.811:36-0.26:337:34Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:581.86:327:35Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:141.812:28-0.26:317:35Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:391.81:28-0.26:307:36First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:431.72:35-0.16:297:37First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:171.63:460.06:287:37First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:401.55:010.26:471.36:277:38First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:311.42:591.46:190.47:131.06:267:38Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:311.53:171.37:350.77:480.66:257:39Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:021.63:321.38:470.98:260.36:257:40Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:181.73:411.39:571.19:030.06:247:40Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:231.93:331.411:191.39:41-0.16:237:41Full Moon30Sun
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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