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 2h 04m 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 - Feb 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:190.77:040.89:58-0.510:360.46:545:42Full Moon1Sat
2Sun5:290.77:190.710:30-0.311:260.26:535:43Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:450.67:300.711:04-0.16:535:44Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:130.67:370.712:17-0.111:41 AM0.26:525:45Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:590.67:390.71:11-0.312:180.46:515:46Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:340.82:08-0.56:515:47Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:020.93:09-0.76:505:47Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:311.04:15-0.86:495:48Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:361.05:23-0.96:495:49Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:431.06:27-1.07:190.96:485:50Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:030.97:24-0.97:250.86:475:51Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:411.05:260.98:15-0.98:010.76:465:51New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:021.05:500.89:01-0.78:450.56:455:52New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:131.06:130.89:43-0.59:340.36:455:53New Moon14Fri
15Sat5:190.96:360.810:22-0.310:260.26:445:54New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:240.86:550.710:570.011:190.06:435:55Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:330.77:070.711:300.26:425:55Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:530.77:060.712:13-0.111:57 AM0.56:415:56Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:500.81:06-0.26:405:57First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:350.81:59-0.36:395:58First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:140.92:55-0.36:385:58First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:551.03:55-0.46:375:59First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:021.04:56-0.46:366:00First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:491.05:53-0.46:356:00Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:051.06:42-0.57:440.96:346:01Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:030.97:24-0.47:540.86:336:02Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:290.95:120.98:01-0.48:160.76:326:03Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:490.95:250.98:35-0.38:430.56:316:03Full Moon28Fri
29Sat4:001.05:380.99:10-0.29:160.36:306:04Full Moon29Sat
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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