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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 4:16 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 09m at 11:25 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 - Mar 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:500.81:50-0.16:306:04First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:120.92:42-0.26:296:05First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:131.03:37-0.26:286:05First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:331.14:36-0.36:276:06First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:451.15:33-0.36:266:07Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:561.16:26-0.46:246:07Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:101.17:12-0.48:181.06:236:08Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:511.15:271.17:54-0.48:180.96:226:09Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:171.15:441.18:33-0.48:380.86:216:09Full Moon9Wed
10Thu3:331.16:011.09:12-0.39:100.66:206:10Full Moon10Thu
11Fri4:451.26:171.09:52-0.19:520.46:196:11Full Moon11Fri
12Sat5:561.26:301.010:350.210:400.26:186:11Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:101.27:401.012:250.57:167:12Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:321.27:441.012:34-0.11:240.87:157:12Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:051.37:361.11:33-0.22:501.07:147:13Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:421.32:35-0.47:137:14Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:141.43:42-0.47:127:14Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:321.44:55-0.47:117:15Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:291.46:10-0.47:097:15Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:051.37:21-0.39:091.17:087:16Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:521.25:321.28:22-0.29:051.07:077:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:201.25:561.29:13-0.19:210.97:067:17Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:311.36:171.19:570.19:460.77:057:18New Moon23Wed
24Thu5:331.36:361.110:360.310:170.67:037:18New Moon24Thu
25Fri6:321.36:511.111:110.510:520.47:027:19New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:291.36:581.011:470.711:300.37:017:20New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:281.36:521.112:290.97:007:20Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:341.36:341.112:100.21:271.06:597:21Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:521.36:081.212:540.13:051.26:587:21Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:211.31:420.16:567:22Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:481.42:350.16:557:23First 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 1:50 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 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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