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 1h 55m 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 - Sep 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:121.59:531.512:570.56:437:27Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:151.51:440.46:437:25Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:121.62:350.36:447:24First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:431.73:310.26:447:23First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:251.84:320.16:457:22First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:521.85:360.16:457:21First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:541.810:23 AM1.87:311.86:400.16:467:19Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:211.81:011.87:071.67:390.26:467:18Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:471.72:451.87:481.48:330.36:477:17Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:111.74:111.88:331.29:230.56:477:16Full Moon10Fri
11Sat5:361.75:281.99:201.010:100.76:487:14Full Moon11Sat
12Sun5:591.66:391.910:080.710:571.06:487:13Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:221.77:481.910:590.511:461.36:497:12Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:421.79:001.911:530.46:497:11Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:561.710:211.812:421.512:510.36:507:10Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:581.711:591.82:011.61:500.36:507:08Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:510.46:517:07Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:581.83:520.46:517:06Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:231.84:540.56:527:05Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:001.85:550.66:527:03Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:161.86:490.66:537:02Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:281.81:221.68:441.67:350.76:537:01Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:411.72:511.68:381.48:130.86:547:00Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:551.74:001.68:561.38:470.96:556:58Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:071.75:011.79:201.19:181.06:556:57New Moon25Sat
26Sun5:181.75:561.79:470.99:471.26:566:56New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:261.76:501.810:160.810:161.36:566:55New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:331.77:441.910:470.610:461.56:576:54New Moon28Tue
29Wed5:381.78:421.911:230.511:171.76:576:52Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:421.89:491.912:050.46:586:51Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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