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 1h 45m 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 - Jan 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:481.26:45-0.97:391.16:595:18Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:301.27:33-1.17:451.17:005:18New Moon2Sat
3Sun1:061.26:061.28:21-1.18:151.07:005:19New Moon3Sun
4Mon2:241.26:421.19:15-1.18:570.97:005:20New Moon4Mon
5Tue3:361.17:181.010:03-1.09:510.77:005:21Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:541.07:540.910:51-0.711:090.67:005:21Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:060.98:240.911:39-0.47:005:22Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:360.79:000.812:390.312:33-0.17:005:23Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:240.69:300.81:570.11:150.27:005:24First Quarter9Sat
10Sun11:300.69:540.83:03-0.12:030.47:005:25First Quarter10Sun
11Mon10:000.74:09-0.37:005:25First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:540.85:03-0.57:005:26First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:300.95:51-0.67:005:27Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:540.96:39-0.77:005:28Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:060.97:15-0.77:005:29Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:060.97:51-0.89:090.87:005:29Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:000.86:180.98:27-0.88:510.87:005:30Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:300.86:360.98:57-0.79:090.76:595:31Full Moon18Mon
19Tue2:360.87:000.89:27-0.79:450.66:595:32Full Moon19Tue
20Wed3:360.77:180.89:51-0.610:450.56:595:33Full Moon20Wed
21Thu4:360.77:420.810:21-0.511:450.46:595:34Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:420.67:540.710:45-0.36:585:35Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:540.58:060.712:390.211:15 AM-0.16:585:35Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:240.48:120.71:210.111:45 AM0.16:575:36Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:300.58:120.72:03-0.112:210.36:575:37Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:120.72:51-0.36:575:38Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:000.83:39-0.66:565:39Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:360.94:39-0.76:565:40Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:481.05:39-0.96:555:41Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:33-1.06:555:41Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:001.05:061.07:27-1.17:090.86:545:42Waning Crescent31Sun
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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