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 3m 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 - Jan 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:051.47:51-1.16:595:18New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:481.48:36-1.28:461.27:005:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:011.27:331.39:25-1.28:571.27:005:19New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:301.210:17-1.27:005:20Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:531.28:581.011:11-1.010:530.97:005:21Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:181.09:320.912:06-0.77:005:21Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:550.810:020.81:110.71:01-0.47:005:22First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:110.610:260.82:370.41:570.07:005:23First Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:400.610:450.73:420.03:010.47:005:24First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:510.74:39-0.35:060.67:005:24First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:520.95:29-0.57:005:25Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:021.16:15-0.77:005:26Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:431.16:57-0.87:005:27Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:141.17:36-0.97:005:28Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:411.18:13-0.97:005:29Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:081.08:49-0.97:005:29Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:23-0.97:005:30Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:480.99:56-0.86:595:31Full Moon18Fri
19Sat2:510.88:310.810:28-0.710:510.76:595:32Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:510.88:550.810:59-0.66:595:33Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:590.69:130.71:080.611:28 AM-0.46:595:34Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:250.59:220.72:040.411:56 AM-0.26:585:35Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:260.39:180.62:420.212:230.16:585:35Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:000.63:140.06:585:36Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:310.73:47-0.36:575:37Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:250.84:25-0.56:575:38Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:201.05:08-0.76:565:39Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:481.15:56-1.06:565:40Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:221.26:47-1.16:555:41Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:39-1.36:555:41New Moon30Wed
31Thu12:351.16:281.18:30-1.37:561.06:545:42New Moon31Thu
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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