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 53m 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 - Mar 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:071.05:500.99:450.09:550.16:296:05Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:131.06:010.910:230.310:39-0.16:286:05Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:221.16:090.911:030.511:30-0.36:276:06Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:391.16:161.011:450.86:266:07Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:081.16:191.012:28-0.412:241.06:256:07Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:121.11:31-0.56:246:08Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:391.22:40-0.56:226:09Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:441.24:55-0.57:217:09Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:251.16:10-0.57:541.17:207:10Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:011.14:471.17:20-0.48:011.07:197:10Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:061.15:091.08:20-0.38:300.87:187:11Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:321.25:311.09:12-0.19:050.67:177:12Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:441.25:521.09:560.19:410.47:167:12New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:481.26:121.010:360.310:180.27:147:13New Moon14Sat
15Sun6:481.26:271.011:140.510:550.17:137:14New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:451.26:361.011:500.711:340.07:127:14Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:431.26:321.012:280.97:117:15Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:481.26:231.112:170.01:071.07:107:15Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:071.26:191.11:04-0.11:471.17:087:16Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:081.21:56-0.17:077:17First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:001.22:530.07:067:17First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:131.23:540.07:057:18First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:261.24:580.07:047:18First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:201.26:000.18:161.17:027:19Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:281.26:570.18:061.07:017:19Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:401.14:401.27:470.28:210.87:007:20Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:131.24:511.18:330.38:430.66:597:21Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:281.35:031.19:160.49:110.46:587:21Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:331.45:131.19:590.69:440.26:577:22Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:351.55:231.210:440.810:24-0.16:557:22Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:351.65:341.211:331.011:09-0.26:547:23Full 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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