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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 22m at 4:16 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 10:19 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:101.83:121.79:051.69:310.06:427:27Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:381.74:331.79:321.410:160.26:437:26Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:041.65:451.710:141.210:580.56:437:25Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:281.66:551.611:041.111:380.76:447:24Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:481.58:071.611:580.96:447:22Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:021.59:291.512:191.012:520.76:457:21Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:011.511:091.61:041.21:440.66:457:20Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:311.52:111.42:340.56:467:19Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:061.63:250.46:467:18Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:531.74:170.46:477:16Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:571.85:130.46:477:15Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:381.86:090.36:487:14Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:051.97:010.36:487:13Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:251.97:470.36:497:12Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:421.81:261.79:271.68:280.46:507:10Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:591.83:001.79:291.59:050.46:507:09New Moon16Fri
17Sat6:151.84:191.79:441.49:400.66:517:08New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:301.75:331.710:101.210:160.76:517:07New Moon18Sun
19Mon6:441.76:441.810:431.010:551.06:527:05New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:541.77:571.811:230.811:391.36:527:04Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:001.79:171.912:110.66:537:03Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:591.710:471.912:351.51:040.46:537:02Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:361.82:371.82:030.26:547:00First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:232.03:070.26:546:59First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:512.14:150.26:556:58First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:002.15:270.26:556:57First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:502.16:380.36:566:56Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:262.01:011.89:011.87:420.46:566:54Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:551.92:481.88:511.68:360.56:576:53Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:201.84:081.89:071.49:240.76:576:52Full Moon30Fri
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 7:17 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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