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 3h 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Oct 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:561.97:240.66:586:50Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:071.91:381.79:181.68:060.76:596:49Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:191.83:181.79:141.58:420.87:006:47Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:301.84:311.79:301.39:150.97:006:46New Moon4Thu
5Fri5:391.85:361.89:521.19:471.17:016:45New Moon5Fri
6Sat5:451.86:371.810:180.910:201.37:016:44New Moon6Sat
7Sun5:471.77:381.910:460.710:571.57:026:43New Moon7Sun
8Mon5:441.78:432.011:200.511:421.77:026:42Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:311.89:562.112:010.47:036:40Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:222.112:490.37:046:39Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:470.27:046:38First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:542.22:510.27:056:37First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:122.24:020.27:056:36First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:002.15:160.37:066:35First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:312.06:300.47:076:34Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:561.91:431.88:081.67:360.67:076:33Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:181.93:241.98:201.48:340.87:086:32Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:381.84:451.98:491.19:261.07:096:31Full Moon18Thu
19Fri4:561.75:562.09:240.810:161.37:096:30Full Moon19Fri
20Sat5:101.77:012.110:000.611:081.57:106:29Full Moon20Sat
21Sun5:151.78:042.110:380.47:116:28Full Moon21Sun
22Mon4:591.89:082.112:191.711:17 AM0.37:116:27Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:192.111:590.37:126:26Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:492.012:450.37:136:25Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:370.47:136:24Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:352.02:330.47:146:23Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:342.03:340.57:156:22Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:051.94:360.67:166:21Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:231.95:380.77:166:20Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:371.86:340.87:176:20Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed3:491.82:411.58:371.37:240.97:186:19Waning Crescent31Wed
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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