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 8h 17m 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 - Aug 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:461.34:390.06:257:57Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:341.45:280.06:267:56Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:031.56:17-0.16:277:55Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:361.57:04-0.16:277:54Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:551.57:47-0.16:287:54Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:451.58:25-0.16:287:53Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:421.51:021.49:341.49:00-0.16:297:52Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:521.52:301.49:471.39:310.06:297:51New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:061.43:501.310:191.210:000.16:307:50New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:231.45:071.310:591.110:290.26:317:49New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:381.46:231.211:420.910:590.46:317:48Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:511.47:411.212:260.76:327:48Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:011.49:081.21:100.56:327:47Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:061.410:501.312:060.91:560.36:337:46Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:061.412:451.22:450.16:337:45First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:581.53:390.06:347:44First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:221.64:38-0.26:357:43First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:061.75:41-0.36:357:42First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:281.76:44-0.36:367:41Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:021.711:56 AM1.77:321.67:44-0.36:367:40Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:271.61:551.77:501.58:37-0.26:377:39Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:521.63:281.78:341.49:260.06:377:37Full Moon22Sat
23Sun6:161.54:501.69:221.210:110.26:387:36Full Moon23Sun
24Mon6:401.56:041.610:130.910:530.56:387:35Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:021.57:151.511:060.711:330.86:397:34Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:221.58:291.512:010.66:407:33Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:361.49:531.512:131.112:560.46:407:32Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:361.512:531.31:510.46:417:31Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:131.52:450.36:417:30Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:031.63:400.36:427:29Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:451.74:360.36:427:27Third Quarter31Mon
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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