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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 6:30 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 23m at 12:07 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (68% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jan 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:081.27:141.29:23-1.19:021.06:595:17Full Moon1Fri
2Sat3:251.27:481.110:11-1.010:000.97:005:18Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:441.18:191.011:00-0.711:260.77:005:19Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:070.98:490.911:50-0.47:005:20Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:450.89:150.81:000.412:40-0.17:005:20Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed9:480.69:380.82:140.11:300.37:005:21Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:010.73:18-0.22:210.67:005:22Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:230.84:19-0.45:350.87:005:23Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:541.05:15-0.67:005:23Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:341.16:08-0.87:015:24Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:051.16:56-0.87:005:25Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:221.07:38-0.97:005:26Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:331.08:17-0.87:005:27New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:51-0.87:005:27New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:200.99:23-0.87:005:28New Moon15Fri
16Sat2:340.87:270.89:53-0.79:450.77:005:29New Moon16Sat
17Sun3:390.87:470.810:21-0.511:020.67:005:30Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:450.68:050.710:48-0.47:005:31Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:570.58:170.712:220.411:14 AM-0.26:595:32Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:260.48:220.71:190.211:39 AM0.06:595:33Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:390.48:200.72:030.012:000.26:595:33First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:130.72:44-0.26:585:34First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:550.83:25-0.46:585:35First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:360.94:12-0.66:585:36First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:261.05:02-0.86:575:37Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:151.05:55-0.96:575:38Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:441.06:48-1.16:575:39Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:39-1.26:565:39Full Moon28Thu
29Fri1:251.16:050.98:28-1.18:030.86:565:40Full Moon29Fri
30Sat2:531.16:290.99:16-1.08:550.66:555:41Full Moon30Sat
31Sun4:151.06:530.810:03-0.89:570.36:545:42Full Moon31Sun
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 3:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 68% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (68% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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