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 : 5:06 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 33m at 11:50 am (1.3 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 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:341.57:181.31:41-0.22:571.36:547:23Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:481.52:48-0.24:421.36:527:24Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:501.44:00-0.16:021.36:517:24Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:371.45:160.16:481.16:507:25Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:361.33:161.36:320.27:271.06:497:26Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:171.33:491.37:410.38:040.86:487:26Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:371.44:181.28:410.58:400.66:477:27Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:461.54:451.29:330.79:140.46:467:27New Moon8Mon
9Tue5:471.55:081.210:200.89:470.36:447:28New Moon9Tue
10Wed6:411.65:261.211:041.010:210.26:437:29New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:321.65:351.311:481.110:560.16:427:29New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:221.65:331.312:381.26:417:30Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:151.65:291.31:401.36:407:30Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:131.512:170.16:397:31Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:211.51:050.26:387:32Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:291.51:560.26:377:32First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:231.42:510.36:367:33First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:031.43:480.46:357:33First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:321.44:480.57:121.16:347:34First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:141.22:541.45:510.67:281.06:337:35Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:101.23:131.36:530.77:480.86:317:35Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:271.33:281.37:510.88:120.66:307:36Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:321.53:421.38:430.98:400.36:307:36Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:291.63:561.49:321.19:130.16:297:37Full Moon24Wed
25Thu6:221.84:121.410:201.29:51-0.16:287:38Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:151.94:321.511:091.310:34-0.26:277:38Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:081.94:571.512:071.56:267:39Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:051.95:301.51:261.56:257:40Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:071.86:131.512:19-0.22:451.56:247:40Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:101.77:151.51:21-0.13:501.56:237:41Waning Gibbous30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8764165)

Common Questions About Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides

Show All
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 2:28 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA