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 56m at 3:07 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:151.612:261.58:511.57:560.36:427:27Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:281.62:131.58:541.48:320.46:437:26Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:441.63:281.59:151.39:050.56:437:24New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:001.64:351.59:421.29:350.66:447:23New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:161.65:361.510:131.010:040.76:447:22New Moon5Thu
6Fri6:311.66:371.610:460.910:340.96:457:21New Moon6Fri
7Sat6:451.67:391.611:220.711:061.16:457:20Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:561.68:471.612:040.66:467:18Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:061.610:051.712:530.56:477:17Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:141.612:211.51:470.46:477:16Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:201.72:460.36:487:15First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:101.83:490.26:487:14First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:051.84:560.26:497:12First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:021.89:44 AM1.87:271.86:030.26:497:11Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:401.812:361.77:161.77:070.36:507:10Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:131.82:201.87:451.58:050.46:507:09Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:421.73:431.88:221.38:560.66:517:07Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:101.74:561.99:031.19:430.86:517:06Full Moon18Wed
19Thu5:361.76:031.99:440.910:271.06:527:05Full Moon19Thu
20Fri6:011.77:051.910:280.711:081.26:527:04Full Moon20Fri
21Sat6:221.78:081.911:130.611:511.46:537:03Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:381.79:141.812:000.56:537:01Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:421.710:311.812:411.612:510.56:547:00Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:311.71:591.71:450.56:546:59Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:041.82:410.56:556:58Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:451.83:390.66:556:56Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:461.84:380.66:566:55Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:171.85:360.76:576:54Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:391.86:310.76:576:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:591.81:331.68:151.57:190.86:586:52Waning Crescent30Mon
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 7:28 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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