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 4h 28m at 6:53 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Dec 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:311.68:23-0.26:425:06Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:051.68:54-0.36:435:06Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:431.59:27-0.36:435:06Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:271.510:02-0.36:445:06Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:141.510:38-0.36:455:06Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:581.411:15-0.26:465:06Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:311.411:54-0.16:465:06Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:521.312:340.16:475:06Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon11:041.21:180.36:485:06Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:530.811:101.14:360.62:080.66:495:07Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:091.04:520.33:150.86:495:07Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:381.25:220.05:201.16:505:07Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:461.46:00-0.47:471.26:515:07Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:411.66:44-0.76:515:08Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:301.67:31-0.99:041.46:525:08New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:221.46:161.68:20-1.08:491.46:525:08New Moon16Mon
17Tue1:351.47:011.59:10-1.08:591.36:535:09New Moon17Tue
18Wed2:461.47:451.410:01-0.99:331.26:545:09Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:541.48:291.210:53-0.710:371.16:545:10Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:011.29:101.111:44-0.56:555:10Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:141.09:461.012:520.912:34-0.26:555:11Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:570.810:171.02:260.71:200.16:565:11First Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:290.710:400.93:340.42:030.46:565:12First Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:510.94:270.26:575:12First Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:580.95:10-0.16:575:13First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:171.05:48-0.36:575:13Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:401.16:23-0.46:585:14Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:571.26:58-0.66:585:14Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:121.27:32-0.66:585:15Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:301.28:06-0.76:595:16Full Moon30Mon
31Tue6:541.18:40-0.89:131.06:595:16Full Moon31Tue
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 90% 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 (90% 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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