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 (tomorrow) : 8:13 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 9h 51m at 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
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Aug 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:091.66:49-0.56:257:57Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:451.67:46-0.56:267:57Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:101.612:081.59:421.58:39-0.56:267:56Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:341.52:161.59:011.59:26-0.46:277:55Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:581.53:451.59:251.310:09-0.26:277:54Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:211.45:031.410:121.210:470.06:287:53Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:441.46:151.311:101.011:220.36:287:53Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:051.37:291.212:120.86:297:52Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:221.38:521.11:100.66:307:51Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:291.310:361.112:200.82:010.56:307:50Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:191.312:411.02:480.36:317:49Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:571.33:350.26:317:48Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:331.44:230.16:327:47Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:171.55:140.06:327:46Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:221.66:050.06:337:45Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:391.66:54-0.16:347:44Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:311.67:39-0.16:347:43Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:171.612:001.59:311.58:20-0.16:357:42Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:221.61:521.59:131.58:58-0.16:357:41New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:341.63:221.59:281.39:340.16:367:40New Moon20Tue
21Wed6:481.54:481.59:591.210:100.26:367:39New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:031.56:101.510:390.910:480.56:377:38New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:151.47:311.511:260.711:290.86:377:37Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:261.48:561.512:200.46:387:36Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:331.510:321.612:131.11:170.26:397:35Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:331.51:011.42:180.06:397:34First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:171.63:21-0.16:407:33First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:521.74:28-0.16:407:32First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:221.85:36-0.16:417:31First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:361.86:43-0.16:417:29Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:161.87:430.06:427:28Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 1:33 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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