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 5h 46m 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 - Aug 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:561.46:11-0.16:257:57Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:201.56:55-0.26:267:56Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:091.67:37-0.26:267:55Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:421.68:17-0.26:277:55Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:041.68:54-0.26:287:54Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:231.59:29-0.26:287:53New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:421.51:401.410:411.410:03-0.16:297:52New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:031.53:091.410:551.310:340.06:297:51New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:241.44:301.312:041.36:307:50New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:441.45:541.21:091.16:317:49Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:011.47:211.11:531.06:317:49Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:121.39:041.112:050.52:270.86:327:48Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:131.311:101.112:400.72:580.66:327:47Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:051.31:201.03:310.36:337:46First Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:431.44:120.16:337:45First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:331.55:00-0.16:347:44First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:471.75:54-0.36:357:43Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:411.86:52-0.46:357:42Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:251.87:50-0.56:367:41Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:011.81:021.78:231.78:45-0.46:367:40Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:331.72:491.78:351.69:38-0.36:377:39Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:011.64:221.79:181.410:29-0.16:377:38Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:281.65:481.710:141.211:190.26:387:36Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:531.57:101.611:191.06:387:35Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:161.48:371.512:090.512:310.76:397:34Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:341.410:161.51:040.91:380.56:397:33Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:411.42:101.22:380.46:407:32Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:131.58:08 AM1.43:531.43:330.26:417:31Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:161.74:270.26:417:30Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:531.85:220.26:427:29Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:551.86:170.26:427:27Waning Crescent31Fri
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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