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 8h 18m 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 - Aug 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:521.47:05-0.16:257:57Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:121.47:46-0.16:267:56Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:181.48:23-0.16:267:56Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:281.41:021.39:381.38:57-0.16:277:55Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:431.42:271.39:461.39:280.06:277:54New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:021.43:401.310:151.29:570.06:287:53New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:221.44:491.210:551.110:250.26:287:52New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:411.45:571.211:431.010:530.36:297:52New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:001.47:081.112:320.86:307:51Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:161.38:251.11:180.76:307:50Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:281.39:581.12:010.56:317:49Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:371.312:330.92:450.36:317:48First Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:441.43:320.26:327:47First Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:511.44:240.06:337:46First Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:591.55:20-0.16:337:45First Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:431.66:19-0.26:347:44Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:221.611:41 AM1.66:311.67:17-0.36:347:43Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:591.61:251.67:301.58:12-0.26:357:42Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:311.62:561.68:151.49:03-0.16:357:41Full Moon19Mon
20Tue6:021.64:181.69:021.29:500.16:367:40Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:311.55:331.69:521.010:360.36:367:39Full Moon21Wed
22Thu6:591.56:441.610:470.811:210.56:377:38Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:271.57:561.511:460.66:387:37Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:521.59:141.412:060.812:480.56:387:36Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:131.410:461.412:541.11:490.46:397:35Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:231.41:481.32:470.36:397:34Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:341.58:09 AM1.53:031.43:430.36:407:33Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:391.54:390.36:407:31Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:211.65:350.36:417:30Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:561.66:280.36:417:29Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:051.67:150.36:427:28Waning Crescent31Sat
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 2:28 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.

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