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 5h 38m 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 - Oct 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:451.95:370.76:586:50Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:511.86:320.76:596:49Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:021.81:331.68:181.57:200.87:006:47Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:131.83:081.78:271.48:030.97:006:46Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:241.84:211.88:451.18:441.17:016:45Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:331.75:251.99:080.99:231.37:016:44New Moon6Tue
7Wed4:401.76:242.09:360.710:011.47:026:43New Moon7Wed
8Thu4:471.87:212.110:090.410:401.67:026:42New Moon8Thu
9Fri4:541.88:212.110:490.311:171.87:036:40Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:001.99:272.111:370.211:511.97:046:39Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:002.012:320.17:046:38Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:472.01:350.27:056:37Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:412.02:430.27:066:36First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:202.03:550.47:066:35First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:042.05:090.57:076:34First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:351.912:351.77:101.66:220.77:076:33Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:011.82:231.77:351.47:300.97:086:32Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:261.83:481.88:071.18:301.17:096:31Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:481.75:001.98:390.89:221.37:096:30Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:071.76:012.09:110.610:091.57:106:29Full Moon20Tue
21Wed4:201.76:562.09:420.510:521.67:116:28Full Moon21Wed
22Thu4:201.77:462.010:130.411:351.77:116:27Full Moon22Thu
23Fri3:591.88:362.010:470.37:126:26Full Moon23Fri
24Sat3:211.89:322.012:321.811:24 AM0.37:136:25Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:401.912:060.37:136:24Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:530.47:146:23Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:141.91:440.57:156:22Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:281.92:370.67:166:21Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:511.83:300.77:166:20Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:081.84:250.87:176:20Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:231.712:031.47:471.45:240.97:186:19Third Quarter31Sat
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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