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 5h 15m 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:061.51:310.46:437:27Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:441.62:160.36:437:25Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:441.73:070.26:447:24Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:031.84:050.16:447:23Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:471.95:090.06:457:22Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:311.96:15-0.16:457:21Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:241.97:17-0.16:467:19Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:241.81:171.87:371.78:130.06:467:18Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:371.73:071.98:121.59:050.26:477:17New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:521.74:401.98:591.29:540.56:477:16New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:081.66:031.99:490.910:420.86:487:15New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:231.67:201.910:410.611:331.26:487:13Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:351.68:391.911:350.46:497:12Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:371.710:061.912:351.512:320.26:497:11Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:131.711:531.92:251.71:320.26:507:10Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:330.26:507:08First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:352.03:370.26:517:07First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:022.04:430.36:517:06First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:002.05:490.46:527:05First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:361.96:490.46:527:03Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:341.87:380.56:537:02Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:211.81:581.69:311.68:180.66:537:01Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:231.73:301.69:101.58:510.86:547:00Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:281.74:411.79:241.39:210.96:556:59Full Moon24Sun
25Mon5:341.75:451.79:481.19:491.16:556:57Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:371.76:441.710:140.910:171.36:566:56Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:361.77:421.810:430.710:481.56:566:55Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:321.78:441.911:150.511:231.76:576:54Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:231.89:541.911:510.411:591.86:576:52Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:141.812:350.36:586:51Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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