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 7h 39m 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 - Aug 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:491.37:221.01:440.96:257:57Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:551.39:150.92:220.76:267:56Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:531.312:230.72:560.46:267:55Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:441.33:290.26:277:55Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:271.34:060.06:287:54Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:501.44:49-0.16:287:53Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:201.65:40-0.36:297:52Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:321.76:34-0.46:297:51Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:111.77:30-0.56:307:51Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:531.78:23-0.66:307:50Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:581.79:14-0.56:317:49New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:581.63:381.78:521.410:04-0.36:327:48New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:191.55:121.69:501.210:520.06:327:47New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:381.46:411.510:560.911:410.36:337:46Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:571.48:111.512:070.66:337:45Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:121.49:501.412:330.71:160.36:347:44Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:191.411:471.51:331.12:190.16:347:43First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:011.43:061.43:190.06:357:42First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:111.64:19-0.16:367:41First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:231.75:20-0.16:367:40First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:301.86:20-0.16:377:39Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:211.77:160.06:377:38Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:591.78:040.06:387:37Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:031.68:440.16:387:36Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:471.61:251.59:521.59:170.26:397:35Full Moon25Fri
26Sat6:481.53:201.59:421.49:460.36:397:33Full Moon26Sat
27Sun6:561.54:431.410:111.210:110.56:407:32Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:051.55:571.410:501.110:360.66:407:31Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:121.57:081.411:300.911:010.96:417:30Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:151.58:241.412:110.76:417:29Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:131.59:511.412:500.66:427:28Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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