Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 3:18 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:58 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Mar 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:390.92:57-0.16:296:04Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:030.93:53-0.26:286:05Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:081.04:49-0.36:276:06Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:381.05:43-0.37:180.96:266:06Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:051.16:34-0.47:160.96:256:07Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:471.04:301.17:20-0.47:310.86:246:08Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:101.14:551.18:05-0.48:010.76:236:08New Moon7Mon
8Tue3:241.25:211.08:49-0.38:400.56:226:09New Moon8Tue
9Wed4:331.25:461.09:34-0.19:250.36:206:10New Moon9Wed
10Thu5:411.36:111.010:210.110:160.16:196:10Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:491.36:361.011:120.411:14-0.16:186:11Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:021.27:021.012:100.66:176:12Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:241.28:281.012:17-0.22:170.87:167:12Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:531.28:551.12:24-0.23:391.07:157:13First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:201.23:33-0.25:271.07:137:13First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:361.24:45-0.27:321.07:127:14First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:371.25:59-0.28:171.07:117:15Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:481.14:231.27:08-0.18:400.97:107:15Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:111.14:571.28:070.09:000.97:097:16Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:201.15:261.18:550.19:180.87:087:16Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:201.15:501.19:340.29:380.77:067:17Full Moon21Mon
22Tue5:131.26:121.110:060.310:010.57:057:18Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:021.26:301.110:340.410:300.47:047:18Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:501.26:441.111:020.611:030.37:037:19Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:381.26:511.111:320.711:410.37:027:19Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:291.26:541.112:070.87:007:20Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:281.26:591.112:220.212:501.06:597:21Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:371.27:051.11:080.21:481.16:587:21Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:551.37:001.21:570.13:431.26:577:22Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:091.32:500.16:567:22Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:081.33:460.16:547:23Third Quarter31Thu
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 5:38 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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