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 - Mar 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:050.97:020.810:420.111:200.26:296:05Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:210.97:050.811:200.36:286:05Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:480.96:590.912:060.012:030.66:276:06Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:301.06:380.912:56-0.212:530.96:266:07Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:371.11:50-0.46:256:07Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:481.22:52-0.56:246:08Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:071.34:00-0.66:226:08Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:581.35:13-0.66:216:09Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:291.36:22-0.67:361.26:206:10Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:071.24:541.27:24-0.67:271.06:196:10Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:001.36:171.19:19-0.59:010.87:187:11New Moon11Sun
12Mon4:251.36:391.010:09-0.39:450.67:177:12New Moon12Mon
13Tue5:381.37:001.010:550.010:320.47:167:12New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:471.37:191.011:410.211:220.27:147:13New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:561.27:321.012:280.57:137:13Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:091.27:311.012:130.11:230.87:127:14Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:331.27:011.01:030.02:401.07:117:15Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:121.21:54-0.17:107:15First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:011.32:47-0.17:097:16First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:441.33:45-0.17:077:16First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:511.34:48-0.17:067:17First Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:231.35:540.07:057:18First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:311.36:560.07:047:18Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:381.37:480.09:011.17:037:19Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:461.25:481.28:310.09:081.07:017:19Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:191.25:591.29:090.19:280.87:007:20Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:331.26:101.29:440.29:530.76:597:21Full Moon27Tue
28Wed5:391.36:181.110:190.410:220.46:587:21Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:421.46:241.110:590.610:560.26:577:22Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:451.46:251.111:450.911:360.06:557:22Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:531.56:181.212:511.16:547:23Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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