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 7h 05m 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:241.75:340.36:437:26Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:471.76:280.36:437:25Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:361.77:160.36:447:24Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:271.712:191.68:541.67:580.36:447:23Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:331.72:131.68:571.58:340.46:457:21Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:441.63:371.69:171.39:070.56:457:20New Moon6Sun
7Mon5:571.64:501.69:431.19:390.76:467:19New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:081.65:581.610:121.010:100.96:467:18New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:181.67:031.710:450.810:441.16:477:17New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:261.68:111.711:230.611:201.36:477:15Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:321.69:261.812:090.46:487:14Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:341.71:020.36:487:13Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:281.82:020.26:497:12First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:201.93:070.16:497:11First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:241.94:160.16:507:09First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:101.95:270.26:507:08First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:411.96:360.36:517:07Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:071.81:221.87:421.77:380.46:517:06Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:311.82:591.88:091.58:320.66:527:04Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:541.74:191.88:441.29:200.86:537:03Full Moon20Sun
21Mon5:161.75:301.99:221.010:031.06:537:02Full Moon21Mon
22Tue5:361.76:341.910:000.810:431.26:547:01Full Moon22Tue
23Wed5:521.77:361.910:390.611:211.46:546:59Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:001.78:381.911:190.56:556:58Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:541.79:471.912:001.612:030.56:556:57Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:311.811:131.912:491.712:500.56:566:56Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:430.56:566:55Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:021.92:400.56:576:53Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:371.93:390.66:576:52Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:471.94:390.66:586:51Third Quarter30Wed
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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