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 (tomorrow) : 4:05 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 17m at 12:42 am (1.0 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 - May 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:491.910:52-0.26:227:42New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:481.911:36-0.26:217:42Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:511.96:207:43Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:011.812:24-0.16:197:43Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:201.71:170.06:197:44Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:301.72:140.16:187:45First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:151.63:130.36:177:45First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:411.54:130.46:167:46First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:581.55:140.58:101.16:167:47First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:121.23:101.46:140.77:560.96:157:47Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:581.23:171.47:120.88:110.76:147:48Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:151.33:161.38:071.08:310.56:147:49Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:181.53:051.39:021.28:540.26:137:49Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:111.62:491.410:021.39:200.06:127:50Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:581.89:50-0.26:127:50Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:451.910:24-0.36:117:51Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:351.911:06-0.36:117:52Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:311.911:55-0.36:107:52Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:361.96:107:53Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:441.812:52-0.36:097:54Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:391.71:55-0.26:097:54Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:151.63:010.06:087:55Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:411.54:090.26:321.16:087:55Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:171.22:011.45:240.56:510.86:077:56Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:211.32:181.46:460.87:240.46:077:56Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:551.52:301.38:111.18:000.16:077:57Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:121.72:291.39:391.38:36-0.16:067:58Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:161.89:13-0.36:067:58New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:101.99:51-0.46:067:59New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:591.910:30-0.46:067:59New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:491.811:11-0.36:058:00New Moon31Fri
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 2:23 am — 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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