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 (tomorrow) : 7:06 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 32m at 5:02 am (1.4 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 - Oct 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:041.96:380.66:586:50Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:491.97:250.76:596:49Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:491.82:181.68:571.68:060.87:006:47Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:541.83:511.79:021.48:440.97:006:46Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:001.85:041.89:181.19:201.17:016:45Full Moon5Wed
6Thu5:031.76:091.99:400.99:581.37:016:44Full Moon6Thu
7Fri5:041.77:102.010:070.610:391.57:026:43Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:021.88:122.110:390.411:291.87:026:42Full Moon8Sat
9Sun4:511.89:192.111:190.27:036:40Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:392.212:070.17:046:39Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:040.17:046:38Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:232.22:090.17:056:37Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:302.23:200.27:066:36Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:302.14:360.37:066:35Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:232.05:510.47:076:34Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:351.912:541.87:471.77:020.67:076:33Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:501.82:481.88:001.48:050.97:086:32Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:061.74:161.98:291.19:001.17:096:31Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:211.75:302.09:010.89:521.47:096:30New Moon19Wed
20Thu4:311.76:352.09:340.510:451.67:106:29New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:291.77:342.110:080.311:581.87:116:28New Moon21Fri
22Sat3:481.88:312.110:430.27:116:27New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:312.111:200.27:126:26Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:482.012:020.27:136:25Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:500.37:136:24Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:362.01:450.47:146:23Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:172.02:430.47:156:22First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:321.93:420.57:166:21First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:151.94:400.67:166:20First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:091.85:380.87:176:20First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:131.81:311.48:321.36:340.97:186:19Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 12:04 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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