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 4h 32m 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 - Sep 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:391.87:090.26:437:26Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:051.87:550.26:437:25Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:191.78:350.26:447:24Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:301.72:001.69:441.69:100.36:447:23New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:431.73:291.69:531.59:410.46:457:22New Moon5Wed
6Thu6:571.64:441.510:211.310:100.56:457:20New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:101.65:541.510:561.210:380.76:467:19New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:211.67:051.511:341.011:080.96:467:18Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:271.68:201.512:120.86:477:17Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:261.69:461.612:520.76:477:15Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:171.612:241.41:370.56:487:14Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:391.72:260.36:487:13First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:061.93:220.26:497:12First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:302.04:250.16:497:11First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:342.05:330.06:507:09First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:202.06:410.06:507:08Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:522.011:56 AM1.98:511.97:430.16:517:07Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:181.92:191.98:161.78:400.26:517:06Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:411.83:541.98:441.59:310.46:527:04Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:031.75:161.99:251.210:200.76:537:03Full Moon20Thu
21Fri6:241.76:311.910:121.011:071.06:537:02Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:411.77:441.911:010.811:581.36:547:01Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:531.79:001.911:510.66:546:59Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:501.710:261.91:071.512:430.56:556:58Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:561.73:171.71:360.46:556:57Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:112.02:310.46:566:56Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:022.03:280.46:566:55Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:172.04:300.56:576:53Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:072.05:330.56:576:52Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:392.06:330.66:586:51Waning Crescent30Sun
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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