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 : 6:30 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 55m at 12:07 pm (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 - Jan 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:421.19:47-0.86:595:17New Moon1Fri
2Sat1:161.110:21-0.77:005:18Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:581.09:081.010:54-0.67:005:19Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:290.911:27-0.57:005:19Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:420.912:00-0.37:005:20Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:290.59:460.83:050.412:360.07:005:21First Quarter6Wed
7Thu10:440.59:400.73:180.21:160.37:005:22First Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:210.83:46-0.27:005:22First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:500.94:25-0.57:005:23First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:581.15:13-0.87:005:24Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:481.36:05-1.17:005:25Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:311.36:58-1.27:005:26Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:111.27:52-1.38:191.17:005:26Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:521.28:45-1.37:005:27Full Moon14Thu
15Fri2:241.27:231.09:36-1.28:560.97:005:28Full Moon15Fri
16Sat3:441.17:550.910:26-1.010:010.77:005:29Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:591.08:240.811:14-0.711:380.57:005:30Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:170.88:500.711:58-0.47:005:31Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:520.69:100.71:090.312:38-0.16:595:31Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:580.59:190.62:160.01:080.36:595:32Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:360.63:12-0.26:595:33Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:400.84:03-0.46:585:34Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:330.94:51-0.66:585:35Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:591.05:38-0.76:585:36Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:271.06:23-0.86:575:37Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:501.07:06-0.86:575:37Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:491.07:47-0.96:575:38Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:24-0.96:565:39New Moon28Thu
29Fri12:410.98:58-0.96:565:40New Moon29Fri
30Sat1:590.97:140.99:30-0.89:230.76:555:41New Moon30Sat
31Sun3:100.87:310.810:01-0.710:240.66:555:42New Moon31Sun
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 3:18 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 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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