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 (tomorrow) : 7:40 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 9h 20m at 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 - Feb 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:091.06:23-0.96:545:43Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:331.07:16-0.96:535:44Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:270.98:01-0.86:525:45Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:270.88:39-0.88:330.86:525:45New Moon4Sun
5Mon2:090.86:370.89:12-0.78:500.76:515:46New Moon5Mon
6Tue3:190.86:510.79:40-0.69:330.56:505:47New Moon6Tue
7Wed4:220.77:040.710:06-0.410:260.46:505:48New Moon7Wed
8Thu5:260.67:140.710:31-0.211:200.26:495:49Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:350.67:180.710:560.06:485:49Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:570.57:150.712:120.011:19 AM0.26:475:50Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:090.712:58-0.16:475:51Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:580.81:44-0.36:465:52First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:140.92:31-0.46:455:53First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:431.03:23-0.56:445:53First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:061.14:21-0.66:435:54First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:391.15:22-0.86:425:55Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:291.16:20-0.97:321.16:425:56Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:13-0.96:415:56Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:031.15:321.08:03-0.97:390.86:405:57Full Moon19Mon
20Tue2:401.15:480.98:50-0.78:290.56:395:58Full Moon20Tue
21Wed4:061.16:050.89:37-0.59:230.36:385:59Full Moon21Wed
22Thu5:261.16:220.810:25-0.210:210.06:375:59Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:451.16:360.811:140.211:22-0.36:366:00Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:081.16:470.812:080.56:356:01Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:421.06:460.912:26-0.51:130.86:346:01Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:331.15:551.01:30-0.63:181.06:336:02Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:071.12:36-0.66:326:03Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:331.13:47-0.66:316:04Third Quarter28Wed
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 12:58 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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