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 7h 04m 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
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jul 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:051.23:410.55:280.46:098:09Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:231.112:251.24:530.86:120.26:098:09Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:131.212:331.26:441.16:53-0.16:108:09Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:501.47:30-0.26:108:09Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:581.58:04-0.36:118:08Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:421.68:37-0.46:118:08Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:141.69:10-0.46:128:08New Moon7Sat
8Sun7:441.69:44-0.46:128:08New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:151.510:18-0.46:128:08New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:481.510:54-0.36:138:08New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:231.411:30-0.26:138:07Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:571.46:148:07Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:261.412:06-0.16:158:07Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:491.37:130.912:410.14:440.96:158:06Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:031.310:070.81:170.34:400.76:168:06First Quarter15Sun
16Mon11:061.21:540.54:550.56:168:06First Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:581.25:170.26:178:05First Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:421.25:47-0.16:178:05First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:481.39:46 AM1.36:381.36:26-0.36:188:05Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:461.57:11-0.66:188:04Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:351.78:00-0.76:198:04Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:201.78:50-0.86:198:03Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:021.71:341.69:141.69:43-0.86:208:03Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:421.63:131.69:321.510:36-0.76:218:02Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:201.54:471.510:181.411:30-0.46:218:01Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:551.46:191.411:361.26:228:01Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:281.37:541.212:25-0.21:211.06:228:00Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:571.39:461.11:210.22:380.76:238:00Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:221.211:531.12:180.53:390.46:247:59Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon10:391.23:220.94:330.26:247:58Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:571.210:31 AM1.25:021.25:230.06:257:58Third Quarter31Tue
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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