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 4h 47m 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 - Jul 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:251.410:54-0.26:098:09New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:541.411:260.06:098:09Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:211.311:570.16:108:09Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:461.37:010.93:130.96:108:09Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:061.38:540.812:290.33:430.76:118:09Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:181.211:270.81:000.54:130.56:118:08First Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:221.21:330.74:420.36:118:08First Quarter7Wed
8Thu10:201.25:140.16:128:08First Quarter8Thu
9Fri10:191.35:50-0.16:128:08First Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:141.36:31-0.36:138:08Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:541.57:16-0.56:138:07Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:331.611:33 AM1.58:281.58:03-0.66:148:07Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:091.61:071.58:191.58:51-0.76:148:07Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:441.62:321.58:501.49:40-0.76:158:07Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:181.53:581.59:351.310:29-0.56:168:06Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:511.55:251.410:331.111:19-0.36:168:06Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:231.46:511.311:510.96:178:05Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:541.38:231.212:110.01:160.76:178:05Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:231.310:081.11:040.32:270.46:188:05Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:501.31:590.73:300.26:188:04Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:051.110:13 AM1.33:000.94:280.06:198:04Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:031.210:22 AM1.34:281.25:23-0.16:198:03Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:061.46:16-0.26:208:03Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:351.47:05-0.36:218:02Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:181.57:49-0.36:218:02Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:401.58:28-0.26:228:01Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:501.49:02-0.26:228:00Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:031.41:291.310:171.39:33-0.16:238:00New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:201.42:591.310:191.210:02-0.16:237:59New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:391.44:161.210:571.110:290.16:247:58New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:581.35:301.111:521.010:560.26:257:58New Moon31Sat
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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