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 5h 47m 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 - Mar 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:571.25:490.99:57-0.19:450.06:306:04Full Moon1Mon
2Tue6:101.26:080.910:460.210:41-0.26:296:05Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:241.26:240.911:370.511:41-0.36:286:05Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:441.16:320.912:350.86:276:06Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:161.16:211.012:42-0.41:501.06:266:07Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:111.11:44-0.46:246:07Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:491.12:50-0.46:236:08Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:491.13:59-0.36:226:09Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:271.15:08-0.36:216:09Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:281.16:10-0.26:206:10Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:471.07:01-0.28:030.96:196:11Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:231.04:441.07:42-0.17:580.86:186:11Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:391.04:511.08:160.08:180.76:166:12Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:431.06:011.09:460.29:460.57:157:12New Moon14Sun
15Mon5:401.16:091.010:150.310:170.37:147:13New Moon15Mon
16Tue6:351.16:151.010:460.510:490.27:137:14New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:301.16:191.011:180.711:230.07:127:14New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:271.26:211.011:550.87:117:15Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:311.26:201.112:01-0.112:361.07:097:15Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:491.35:591.212:45-0.21:121.27:087:16Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:271.31:36-0.27:077:17First Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:181.42:34-0.37:067:17First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:101.43:40-0.37:057:18First Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:361.34:51-0.27:037:18First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:021.36:05-0.26:511.27:027:19Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:361.34:211.27:15-0.17:261.07:017:20Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:341.34:401.28:170.18:100.77:007:20Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:031.44:591.19:140.38:540.46:597:21Full Moon28Sun
29Mon5:201.55:181.110:070.59:400.16:577:21Full Moon29Mon
30Tue6:291.65:351.211:010.810:26-0.16:567:22Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:331.75:491.211:591.011:15-0.26:557:23Full Moon31Wed
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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