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 2h 11m at 3:07 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:50 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Apr 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:091.612:22-0.16:537:24Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:331.61:16-0.26:527:24Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:011.62:17-0.36:517:25Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:201.63:26-0.36:507:25Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:201.64:41-0.26:487:26Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:591.56:00-0.18:281.36:477:26Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:111.44:271.47:140.08:101.26:467:27Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:251.44:511.38:180.18:321.06:457:28Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:541.55:121.39:140.39:050.76:447:28Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:091.55:311.210:040.69:400.56:437:29New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:151.65:461.210:540.810:170.36:427:29New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:171.65:521.211:481.010:540.16:417:30New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:171.65:371.31:011.26:397:31Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:181.76:387:31Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:261.612:140.06:377:32Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:451.61:000.06:367:32Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:071.61:510.16:357:33First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:171.62:480.26:347:34First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:051.63:500.26:337:34First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:351.54:560.36:327:35First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:541.56:000.48:371.26:317:35Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:231.24:091.46:580.58:241.16:307:36Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:371.34:201.47:490.68:360.96:297:37Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:591.44:281.38:360.78:540.66:287:37Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:071.54:331.39:220.99:190.46:277:38Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:071.74:331.310:121.19:480.16:267:39Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:051.84:291.411:141.310:24-0.16:257:39Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:031.94:011.41:151.46:247:40Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:041.911:57-0.36:237:40Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:111.96:237:41Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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