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 3h 36m at 3:07 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:50 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Nov 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:211.75:221.88:400.68:571.47:186:18Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:321.76:121.99:080.49:371.57:196:18New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:461.76:012.08:410.29:121.66:205:17New Moon3Sun
4Mon3:041.86:512.09:180.09:451.76:205:16New Moon4Mon
5Tue3:251.87:452.010:020.010:191.86:215:15Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:521.88:442.010:520.011:071.86:225:15Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:241.89:461.911:480.06:235:14Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:071.810:451.82:071.812:500.26:245:13First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:221.611:341.83:371.61:550.36:245:13First Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:541.54:301.43:040.66:255:12First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:131.711:35 AM1.45:151.24:210.86:265:12First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:471.61:201.55:570.95:421.06:275:11Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:171.62:441.66:360.66:581.26:285:11Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:441.63:541.77:120.48:021.36:285:10Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:071.54:521.87:460.28:571.46:295:10Full Moon15Fri
16Sat2:251.55:411.88:190.19:431.56:305:09Full Moon16Sat
17Sun2:301.56:251.88:500.010:201.56:315:09Full Moon17Sun
18Mon2:211.67:071.89:230.010:491.66:325:08Full Moon18Mon
19Tue2:161.67:511.79:560.011:391.66:325:08Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:091.68:391.710:320.06:335:08Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:321.611:110.16:345:07Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:241.611:520.26:355:07Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:061.512:340.36:365:07Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:361.51:170.46:375:07Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon11:591.42:020.66:375:06Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue11:371.05:390.92:520.86:385:06Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:151.41:281.15:530.73:570.96:395:06Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:251.32:431.26:140.45:251.16:405:06Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:341.33:411.46:400.26:471.26:415:06Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:461.44:291.57:09-0.17:441.36:415:06Waning Crescent30Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (38% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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