Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 7:40 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 6:17 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:321.56:051.710:030.910:450.66:427:27New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:461.57:261.810:560.611:341.06:437:26Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:581.58:491.811:540.46:437:24Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:051.610:221.812:301.312:550.16:447:23Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:021.71:521.61:590.06:457:22First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:111.83:050.06:457:21First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:271.94:140.06:467:20First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:211.95:240.16:467:18First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:161.96:310.26:477:17Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:381.87:310.36:477:16Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:351.81:401.69:531.68:190.46:487:15Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:391.73:071.69:251.58:580.56:487:14Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:481.64:171.69:291.49:290.76:497:12Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:591.65:201.69:471.29:540.96:497:11Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:071.66:201.610:131.010:181.16:507:10Full Moon15Sat
16Sun6:121.67:191.610:440.810:421.26:507:09Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:091.68:191.711:180.711:081.46:517:07Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:021.69:281.711:560.611:341.66:517:06Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:551.712:370.56:527:05Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:281.81:240.46:527:04Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:361.92:160.46:537:03Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:041.93:120.46:537:01Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:442.04:130.36:547:00Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:072.05:160.36:546:59Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:262.06:190.46:556:58Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:251.912:241.88:071.87:170.46:556:56Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:351.82:321.87:581.58:110.66:566:55Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:461.84:071.98:251.29:020.86:576:54New Moon28Fri
29Sat4:591.75:272.09:030.99:521.16:576:53New Moon29Sat
30Sun5:101.76:402.19:460.510:441.46:586:52New 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 12:58 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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