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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 13h 00m at 8:13 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:18 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 - Apr 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:371.75:451.312:311.26:537:24Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:451.65:561.412:02-0.31:461.46:527:24Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:021.66:031.41:02-0.33:241.46:517:25Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:241.62:08-0.36:507:25Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:361.53:20-0.26:487:26Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:281.44:350.06:521.36:477:27Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:041.35:530.17:171.16:467:27Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:221.33:331.37:070.37:500.96:457:28Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:551.33:581.28:120.58:230.76:447:28Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:131.44:211.29:080.78:540.56:437:29Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:191.54:391.29:580.99:230.36:427:29New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:161.64:501.210:441.09:530.26:407:30New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:071.64:481.311:311.210:230.16:397:31New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:551.64:281.312:251.36:387:31New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:441.611:350.06:377:32Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:371.66:367:32Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:401.612:180.16:357:33Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:531.51:070.16:347:34Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:021.52:000.26:337:34First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:471.52:540.36:327:35First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:151.53:510.46:317:36First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:351.44:500.57:171.16:307:36First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:261.22:501.45:540.67:230.96:297:37Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:251.33:021.37:000.77:410.76:287:37Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:461.43:101.38:030.98:070.46:277:38Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:531.63:171.39:031.18:400.16:267:39Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:531.83:261.410:001.39:18-0.16:257:39Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:481.93:361.510:591.410:01-0.36:247:40Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:432.03:491.612:081.56:237:41Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:402.04:021.61:421.66:237:41Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 1:45 am — 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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