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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 3h 25m at 6:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:01 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Apr 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:391.57:391.31:03-0.12:541.26:547:23Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:001.52:06-0.14:311.36:527:24First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:171.53:15-0.16:517:24First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:211.54:280.07:261.26:507:25First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:121.45:450.17:481.16:497:26Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:031.23:541.46:590.28:141.06:487:26Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:321.34:281.38:040.38:410.96:477:27Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:461.44:581.38:580.49:080.76:457:27Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:501.45:241.39:440.69:350.66:447:28Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:461.55:461.210:230.710:040.56:437:29Full Moon10Mon
11Tue6:381.56:011.211:000.910:340.46:427:29Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:281.56:071.211:371.011:070.36:417:30Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:181.55:591.212:221.16:407:30Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:111.55:491.31:291.26:397:31Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:111.512:260.26:387:32Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:191.51:120.26:377:32Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:281.52:030.36:367:33Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:261.52:580.36:357:33Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:121.53:550.36:347:34Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:471.54:570.48:121.26:327:35Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:161.56:010.47:511.16:317:35Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:441.23:401.47:020.57:590.96:307:36Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:111.34:021.47:580.68:190.76:297:36Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:221.54:211.48:500.78:480.56:287:37Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:251.64:411.49:410.99:230.26:287:38New Moon25Tue
26Wed6:241.85:011.410:331.110:040.06:277:38New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:221.95:231.411:321.210:50-0.16:267:39New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:211.95:471.512:461.46:257:40Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:241.96:131.52:141.46:247:40Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:321.86:431.512:40-0.23:391.56:237:41Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 10:36 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 36% 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 Third Quarter (36% 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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