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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 4h 08m at 5:06 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Dec 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:471.510:31-0.16:425:06Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:321.411:07-0.16:435:06Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:121.411:450.06:445:06Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:421.312:230.16:455:06Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:041.31:050.36:455:06Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:440.811:181.24:480.81:510.56:465:06Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:290.94:590.52:490.76:475:06Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:021.15:230.24:121.06:485:06Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:121.35:55-0.16:101.16:485:06Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:091.56:34-0.47:301.26:495:07Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:151.34:591.67:17-0.68:101.36:505:07Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:551.45:461.68:02-0.88:331.36:505:07New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:481.46:311.68:50-0.98:571.36:515:08New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:491.47:151.59:40-0.99:341.26:525:08New Moon14Fri
15Sat3:521.48:001.410:31-0.710:311.16:525:08Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:571.38:431.211:23-0.56:535:09Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:081.19:251.112:141.012:16-0.36:535:09Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:380.910:041.11:540.81:090.06:545:09First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:470.810:381.03:100.52:000.36:545:10First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:000.74:140.32:560.66:555:10First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:020.85:060.04:300.86:555:11First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:021.05:50-0.27:280.96:565:11Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:031.16:28-0.36:565:12Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:311.17:02-0.46:575:12Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:521.27:34-0.56:575:13Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:131.28:06-0.69:401.06:585:14Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:061.06:361.18:37-0.69:231.06:585:14Full Moon27Thu
28Fri1:221.07:031.19:08-0.69:391.06:585:15Full Moon28Fri
29Sat2:161.07:321.19:39-0.610:310.96:595:15Full Moon29Sat
30Sun3:060.98:011.010:09-0.56:595:16Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:590.98:281.012:130.810:40 AM-0.46:595:17Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 8:54 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 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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