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 2h 11m 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 - Oct 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:161.82:581.68:281.48:010.96:586:50Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:321.84:061.78:481.28:391.06:596:49Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:471.85:061.89:121.09:141.16:596:48New Moon3Thu
4Fri4:591.86:011.99:380.99:481.37:006:47New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:111.86:551.910:080.710:221.47:006:46New Moon5Sat
6Sun5:231.87:512.010:430.510:571.67:016:44New Moon6Sun
7Mon5:351.88:512.011:250.411:341.77:026:43Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:471.99:592.012:130.37:026:42Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:571.911:152.012:171.91:100.37:036:41Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:231.91:191.92:130.37:036:40First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:302.03:210.47:046:39First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:282.04:320.57:056:38First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:111.911:29 AM1.76:511.75:450.67:056:37Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:461.91:371.77:151.56:560.87:066:35Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:171.83:061.87:471.27:591.07:066:34Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:451.84:211.98:221.08:541.17:076:33Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:111.85:272.08:580.89:421.37:086:32Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:351.86:252.09:330.610:261.57:086:31Full Moon18Fri
19Sat4:541.87:182.010:080.511:061.67:096:30Full Moon19Sat
20Sun5:051.88:112.010:450.411:481.77:106:29Full Moon20Sun
21Mon5:041.89:062.011:230.47:106:28Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:521.810:071.912:461.812:050.47:116:27Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:201.912:510.57:126:26Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:410.57:126:25Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:351.92:340.67:136:24Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:251.83:290.77:146:23Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:571.84:250.87:156:23Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:211.811:41 AM1.47:541.45:250.97:156:22Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:411.72:081.47:401.26:251.07:166:21Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:571.73:251.57:561.07:221.27:176:20Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:101.74:281.78:170.88:121.37:176:19Waning Crescent31Thu
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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