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 3h 50m 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 - Oct 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:452.01:270.36:586:50Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:282.12:270.36:596:49Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:192.13:330.26:596:48Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:552.14:440.37:006:46Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:532.05:550.47:016:45Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:561.912:241.87:431.87:020.57:016:44Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:081.82:341.97:451.58:030.77:026:43Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:221.84:082.08:181.28:591.07:026:42Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:361.75:272.18:570.89:521.37:036:41New Moon9Mon
10Tue4:481.76:382.29:380.510:471.57:046:40New Moon10Tue
11Wed4:561.87:442.210:220.311:531.87:046:38New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:511.88:502.211:080.17:056:37Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:042.211:570.17:056:36Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:412.112:510.27:066:35Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:500.37:076:34Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:432.12:530.47:076:33First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:332.03:570.57:086:32First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:532.05:010.67:096:31First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:441.96:010.87:096:30First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:431.81:181.59:341.56:540.97:106:29Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:481.73:031.68:321.37:411.07:116:28Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:531.74:181.68:371.18:221.27:116:27Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:561.75:211.78:540.99:021.47:126:26Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:541.76:151.99:150.69:421.57:136:25Full Moon24Tue
25Wed3:491.77:042.09:400.410:251.77:136:24Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:441.87:522.010:070.311:171.87:146:23Full Moon26Thu
27Fri3:301.88:442.110:400.27:156:22Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:462.111:180.17:156:21Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:050.07:166:21Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:252.112:590.17:176:20Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:092.12:010.17:186:19Third Quarter31Tue
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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