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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 5:06 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 17m at 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jun 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:441.52:570.05:591.26:058:00Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:151.44:050.36:200.96:058:01Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:391.21:411.45:180.66:530.66:058:01Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:301.22:011.36:410.87:280.46:058:02Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:021.42:131.38:111.18:000.16:048:02Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:181.52:031.39:521.28:31-0.16:048:03Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:181.69:00-0.26:048:03Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:051.79:30-0.36:048:04New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:451.710:01-0.36:048:04New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:251.710:35-0.36:048:05New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:071.711:13-0.26:048:05New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:561.611:54-0.26:048:05Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:481.66:048:06Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:361.512:38-0.16:048:06Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:091.51:220.16:058:06Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:321.42:050.26:058:07First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:461.32:470.46:250.86:058:07First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:521.33:330.66:280.56:058:07First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:111.012:481.24:310.86:430.36:058:07First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:361.212:381.26:011.17:070.06:058:08Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:411.412:231.38:111.37:39-0.36:068:08Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:351.68:18-0.66:068:08Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:241.89:01-0.86:068:08Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:121.89:49-0.86:068:08Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:011.810:41-0.86:078:08Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:511.711:37-0.76:078:09Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:411.66:078:09Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:281.56:381.312:37-0.52:561.36:088:09Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:071.48:441.11:38-0.23:471.06:088:09Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat11:391.311:141.02:390.14:390.76:098:09Third Quarter30Sat
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 2:28 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 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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