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 (tomorrow) : 3:07 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 18m at 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
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jan 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:421.110:14-0.76:595:17Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:241.010:49-0.67:005:18Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:591.011:25-0.57:005:19Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:240.912:00-0.47:005:19Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:400.912:37-0.27:005:20Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:180.410:460.84:180.41:160.07:005:21Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:450.510:410.74:230.12:030.37:005:22Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:290.84:45-0.27:005:22Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:050.95:18-0.56:430.87:005:23Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:051.15:59-0.87:005:24Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:551.26:45-1.17:005:25Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:411.37:33-1.29:201.17:005:26New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:241.28:24-1.38:381.17:005:26New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:381.17:071.29:15-1.38:551.07:005:27New Moon14Sat
15Sun3:001.17:481.010:08-1.29:360.97:005:28Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:161.08:270.911:01-1.010:500.77:005:29Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:310.99:030.811:53-0.77:005:30Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:560.79:350.712:450.512:43-0.47:005:31Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:500.510:020.72:120.31:320.06:595:31First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:110.510:210.63:180.02:210.36:595:32First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:310.64:14-0.23:350.56:595:33First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:220.85:03-0.46:595:34First Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:120.95:47-0.66:585:35Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:421.06:27-0.76:585:36Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:031.07:06-0.86:575:36Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:201.07:42-0.86:575:37Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:380.98:18-0.99:390.96:575:38Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:160.97:000.98:52-0.99:060.86:565:39Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:450.97:240.99:25-0.89:280.86:565:40Full Moon29Sun
30Mon2:470.87:480.89:57-0.810:250.76:555:41Full Moon30Mon
31Tue3:480.88:110.810:28-0.611:510.66:555:42Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 12:43 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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