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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 8:13 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 05m 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 - Oct 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:391.74:181.88:571.39:091.06:586:51Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:561.75:231.89:201.09:451.26:596:49Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:091.76:211.89:450.910:151.46:596:48Full Moon3Thu
4Fri5:151.77:151.910:120.710:421.57:006:47Full Moon4Fri
5Sat5:081.78:081.910:420.611:071.77:006:46Full Moon5Sat
6Sun4:511.89:041.911:160.511:301.87:016:45Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:391.811:550.57:016:44Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:131.912:400.57:026:42Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:501.91:310.57:036:41Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:092.02:270.57:036:40Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:232.03:240.57:046:39Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:152.04:220.67:046:38Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:161.95:220.77:056:37Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:241.911:50 AM1.68:161.66:220.87:066:36Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:341.82:151.77:541.47:190.97:066:35Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:431.83:461.88:051.18:141.17:076:34Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:521.75:002.08:300.89:061.37:086:32New Moon17Thu
18Fri4:001.76:052.19:040.59:561.57:086:31New Moon18Fri
19Sat4:081.87:072.29:440.210:451.77:096:30New Moon19Sat
20Sun4:171.98:082.310:290.011:331.97:106:29New Moon20Sun
21Mon4:262.09:132.211:21-0.17:106:28Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:312.010:272.212:262.012:19-0.17:116:27Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:532.11:230.07:126:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:320.27:126:26First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:122.03:440.47:136:25First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:551.94:560.67:146:24First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:231.812:341.67:351.56:080.87:146:23Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:471.72:221.67:491.37:161.07:156:22Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:071.73:471.78:121.08:161.27:166:21Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:241.64:581.78:340.89:071.47:176:20Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:351.65:561.88:570.69:521.57:176:19Full Moon31Thu
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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