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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:05 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 07m at 12:42 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Apr 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:321.35:420.27:341.16:537:23First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:161.23:511.36:430.27:401.06:527:24Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:121.24:091.27:400.38:010.86:517:25Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:371.44:251.28:330.58:310.56:507:25Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:491.54:411.29:220.69:070.26:497:26Full Moon5Thu
6Fri5:531.64:581.210:110.89:490.06:487:26Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:541.75:161.311:021.010:35-0.26:467:27Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:551.85:371.411:571.211:27-0.36:457:28Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:581.86:021.41:031.36:447:28Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:061.76:311.512:25-0.32:191.46:437:29Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:201.67:051.51:29-0.23:391.46:427:29Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:331.62:38-0.15:061.46:417:30Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:341.53:500.16:201.36:407:31Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:191.45:040.27:031.16:397:31Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:451.32:551.46:200.47:371.06:377:32Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:201.33:251.37:310.68:070.86:367:32Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:381.43:491.38:310.88:340.66:357:33Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:451.44:091.39:220.98:590.56:347:34Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:421.54:221.310:061.09:240.36:337:34New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:311.64:231.310:451.29:500.26:327:35New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:151.64:121.311:241.310:200.16:317:35New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:571.64:081.412:101.36:307:36New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:421.64:101.41:251.46:297:37Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:321.66:287:37Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:291.612:120.16:277:38Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:331.612:580.26:267:38Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:301.61:470.26:257:39First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:111.52:390.36:257:40First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:411.53:340.46:521.26:247:40First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:031.44:350.56:461.06:237:41First Quarter30Mon
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 2:23 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 (48% 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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