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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 9h 26m at 7:40 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:53 am (1.6 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 - Dec 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:501.69:521.511:37-0.36:425:06Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:441.412:29-0.16:435:06Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:181.31:170.16:445:06First Quarter3Mon
4Tue11:411.22:030.46:445:06First Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:000.911:571.26:040.82:470.66:455:06First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:210.95:450.63:370.86:465:06First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:031.13:121.16:010.35:181.06:475:06Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:271.26:230.17:251.26:475:06Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:071.36:50-0.16:485:06Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:371.47:19-0.36:495:07Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:061.57:49-0.46:495:07Full Moon11Tue
12Wed6:381.58:22-0.66:505:07Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:141.58:56-0.66:515:07Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:32-0.66:515:08Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:301.410:10-0.66:525:08Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:581.39:181.310:51-0.66:535:08Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:501.211:34-0.46:535:09Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:131.112:20-0.26:545:09Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:360.810:281.03:120.81:070.16:545:10Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:380.710:381.03:390.41:580.46:555:10Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:560.94:180.13:030.86:555:11Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:381.15:02-0.36:191.06:565:11Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:561.35:49-0.66:565:12Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:521.46:38-0.86:575:12Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:381.47:26-1.06:575:13New Moon25Tue
26Wed6:191.48:14-1.06:575:13New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:591.39:01-1.09:011.26:585:14New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:551.29:47-0.96:585:15New Moon28Fri
29Sat3:021.110:30-0.86:595:15Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:581.08:501.011:12-0.66:595:16Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:540.99:090.912:080.811:49 AM-0.36:595:17Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 1:16 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 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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