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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 8:47 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 03m at 7:18 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jun 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:111.710:43-0.16:058:00New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:511.611:19-0.16:058:01Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:331.611:580.06:058:01Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:141.56:058:02Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:531.512:370.16:058:02Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:241.41:170.36:048:03Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:481.410:360.91:560.55:230.86:048:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:011.32:350.75:440.66:048:04First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:181.012:051.33:180.96:090.46:048:04First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:031.36:360.26:048:04Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:031.37:07-0.16:048:05Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:541.512:071.48:121.47:42-0.36:048:05Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:391.612:161.59:351.58:21-0.56:048:06Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:211.712:491.510:091.59:04-0.66:058:06Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:031.81:531.610:031.59:50-0.66:058:06Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:451.73:071.610:191.510:39-0.66:058:07Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:271.74:321.511:051.411:31-0.46:058:07Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:091.66:021.412:401.36:058:07Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:481.57:371.212:25-0.22:101.16:058:07Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:251.49:311.11:220.13:150.86:058:08Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:581.311:401.12:210.44:130.56:068:08Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:281.33:220.75:070.36:068:08Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:361.211:52 AM1.34:361.05:580.06:068:08Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:191.312:061.36:371.26:45-0.16:068:08Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:481.47:28-0.36:078:08Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:501.58:08-0.36:078:09Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:311.58:44-0.36:078:09Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:021.59:18-0.36:088:09New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:291.59:50-0.36:088:09New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:571.510:22-0.26:088:09New Moon30Wed
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 2:02 pm — 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 95% 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 (95% 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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