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 2h 18m 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 - Nov 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:581.74:011.58:421.18:101.17:196:18Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:051.75:061.78:580.88:521.27:196:17Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:061.66:031.89:180.69:351.47:206:17New Moon3Sat
4Sun3:041.65:571.98:430.39:201.66:215:16New Moon4Sun
5Mon3:001.76:502.09:130.110:131.76:225:15New Moon5Mon
6Tue2:431.77:472.19:50-0.16:225:14Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:522.110:34-0.16:235:14Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:092.011:26-0.26:245:13Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:312.012:26-0.16:255:13Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:330.06:255:12First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:291.92:430.26:265:11First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:021.83:570.46:275:11First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:281.711:52 AM1.46:331.35:140.66:285:10Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:501.61:471.56:431.06:280.86:295:10Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:101.53:141.67:100.77:351.16:305:09Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:261.54:271.77:400.48:381.36:305:09Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:371.55:281.88:120.19:431.46:315:09Full Moon17Sat
18Sun2:331.56:221.98:43-0.16:325:08Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:121.99:16-0.26:335:08Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:041.89:51-0.26:345:07Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:031.810:28-0.26:345:07Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:191.711:10-0.16:355:07Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:511.711:570.06:365:07Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:460.16:375:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:301.61:370.26:385:06Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:491.52:270.36:385:06Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:041.53:180.56:395:06Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:151.412:320.96:560.94:170.76:405:06Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:231.32:171.16:480.65:270.96:415:06Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:251.33:291.27:000.46:411.06:425:06Waning Crescent30Fri
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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