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 1h 05m 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 - Dec 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:201.34:261.47:190.17:481.26:425:06Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:151.35:151.67:43-0.28:511.36:435:06New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:111.46:021.78:14-0.59:541.46:445:06New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:591.46:501.88:50-0.66:455:06New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:421.89:33-0.710:121.66:455:06New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:331.610:22-0.86:465:06Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:261.611:16-0.76:475:06Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:481.510:411.512:15-0.56:485:06Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:221.31:18-0.36:485:06First Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:521.22:220.06:495:07First Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:320.95:010.83:310.36:505:07First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:171.212:530.95:350.54:550.66:505:07First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:371.12:371.16:120.16:350.86:515:08Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:541.14:011.26:47-0.28:141.06:525:08Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:591.15:041.47:22-0.46:525:08Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:521.47:54-0.66:535:09Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:331.48:27-0.66:535:09Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:121.48:59-0.76:545:09Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:531.39:33-0.76:545:10Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:401.310:09-0.66:555:10Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:331.210:47-0.56:555:11Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:231.111:26-0.46:565:11Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:571.112:06-0.36:565:12Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:191.012:43-0.26:575:12Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue11:321.01:190.06:575:13Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:400.511:380.95:350.41:550.26:585:14Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:320.95:280.26:585:14Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:190.95:45-0.16:585:15Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:481.06:08-0.36:560.96:595:16Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:351.26:37-0.66:595:16Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:171.37:12-0.96:595:17Waning Crescent31Mon
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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