Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 5:42 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 59m at 2:49 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (68% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jun 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:141.43:570.56:230.86:058:00Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:331.11:171.35:080.86:350.46:058:01Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:151.41:131.36:451.17:050.06:058:01Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:341.61:001.48:361.37:43-0.36:058:02Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:381.88:26-0.66:058:02Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:342.09:13-0.76:048:03New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:272.010:04-0.86:048:03New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:202.010:57-0.76:048:03New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:161.811:55-0.56:048:04Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:141.76:048:04Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:091.612:55-0.36:048:05Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:511.57:331.21:54-0.15:051.26:048:05First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:211.42:500.25:310.96:048:05First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:421.33:420.56:040.76:048:06First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:181.012:561.24:370.86:340.46:058:06First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:161.112:521.26:041.17:020.26:058:06Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:061.37:290.06:058:07Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:121.57:57-0.26:058:07Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:451.68:27-0.36:058:07Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:101.69:00-0.46:058:07Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:371.79:34-0.46:068:08Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:091.610:10-0.46:068:08Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:461.610:47-0.46:068:08Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:271.611:26-0.36:068:08Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:101.56:078:08Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:441.512:06-0.26:078:09Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:081.412:48-0.16:078:09Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:231.39:130.91:310.15:010.96:088:09Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon11:301.32:180.44:570.66:088:09Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:280.911:29 AM1.23:120.75:190.26:088:09Third Quarter30Tue
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 4:15 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 68% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (68% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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