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 : 5:42 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 59m at 2:49 am (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 - Jul 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:181.37:340.912:380.23:510.96:098:09Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:331.210:410.81:100.44:130.66:098:09Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat10:371.21:380.64:420.46:098:09Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:281.25:120.26:108:09Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:171.25:450.06:108:09Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:001.36:21-0.26:118:08Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:441.46:59-0.46:118:08Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:551.57:40-0.56:128:08Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:211.68:23-0.66:128:08Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:511.69:07-0.76:138:08New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:221.62:051.59:191.59:52-0.76:138:07New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:531.53:381.59:531.410:39-0.56:148:07New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:221.55:131.410:531.211:27-0.36:148:07Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:501.46:481.312:201.06:158:07Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:151.38:291.112:170.01:400.76:158:06Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:381.310:261.11:080.32:440.46:168:06First Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:571.22:020.73:410.16:168:06First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:301.210:07 AM1.33:021.04:37-0.16:178:05First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:301.39:45 AM1.35:101.35:33-0.36:178:05First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:401.56:27-0.46:188:04Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:571.67:19-0.46:188:04Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:371.68:07-0.46:198:03Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:001.58:50-0.46:208:03Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:131.59:28-0.36:208:02Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:291.410:01-0.26:218:02Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:471.42:491.310:241.310:32-0.16:218:01Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:061.34:251.211:161.111:000.16:228:01Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:241.35:531.112:271.06:228:00Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu8:401.37:201.01:250.86:237:59Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:511.29:010.92:100.66:247:59Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:531.212:190.72:500.56:247:58Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 4:15 am — 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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