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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 5:51 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 19m at 12:07 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Oct 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:071.911:032.11:031.91:050.16:586:51Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:042.03:201.92:120.26:586:50First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:382.03:230.36:596:49First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:022.04:340.47:006:47First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:511.95:450.67:006:46First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:211.912:541.78:261.66:510.77:016:45Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:451.82:271.78:281.57:470.97:016:44Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:061.83:421.78:421.38:321.07:026:43Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:241.74:471.88:591.19:091.27:026:42Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:381.75:431.89:180.99:401.37:036:40Full Moon10Mon
11Tue4:461.76:341.99:410.810:061.57:046:39Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:451.77:211.910:070.610:321.67:046:38Full Moon12Wed
13Thu4:391.88:091.910:370.510:571.77:056:37Full Moon13Thu
14Fri4:391.89:011.911:110.511:231.87:066:36Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:411.811:500.47:066:35Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:491.911:251.912:340.47:076:34Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:220.57:076:33Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:072.02:150.57:086:32Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:552.03:120.57:096:31Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:151.94:120.67:096:30Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:321.95:160.77:106:29Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:481.81:161.67:191.46:240.97:116:28Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:021.82:591.77:291.27:301.17:116:27Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:171.74:191.97:570.88:311.37:126:26Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:301.75:272.18:330.59:251.57:136:25New Moon25Tue
26Wed3:451.86:292.29:140.210:151.77:136:24New Moon26Wed
27Thu4:021.87:282.29:590.011:021.87:146:23New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:211.98:282.210:48-0.111:481.97:156:22Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:442.09:312.111:42-0.17:166:21Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:072.010:422.012:581.912:410.07:166:20Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:581.91:450.27:176:20Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 2:59 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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