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 4h 35m 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 - May 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:411.81:44-0.16:227:41First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:441.72:510.16:071.36:217:42First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:371.64:020.36:451.26:207:43First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:201.55:180.47:191.06:207:43First Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:351.32:561.56:350.67:520.96:197:44Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:001.43:271.47:470.88:210.76:187:45Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:121.43:531.48:480.98:480.56:177:45Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:131.54:121.39:401.19:130.46:177:46Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:061.64:211.310:261.29:390.36:167:46Full Moon9Tue
10Wed6:521.64:071.311:121.310:060.26:157:47Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:351.73:271.412:151.46:147:48Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:181.711:100.16:147:48Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:031.711:480.16:137:49Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:531.76:127:50Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:481.612:310.26:127:50Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:431.61:170.26:117:51Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:301.62:050.36:117:52Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:071.62:570.46:107:52Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:361.53:520.57:041.06:107:53Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:161.12:001.54:550.67:050.86:097:53Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:121.22:191.46:070.87:220.66:097:54Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:311.42:381.47:210.97:480.36:087:55Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue4:381.62:561.48:281.18:230.06:087:55Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:371.73:161.49:291.29:03-0.26:077:56New Moon24Wed
25Thu6:321.93:411.510:281.49:47-0.46:077:56New Moon25Thu
26Fri7:261.94:101.511:341.410:35-0.46:077:57New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:201.94:471.512:551.56:067:57Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:161.95:341.52:161.56:067:58Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:141.86:341.412:24-0.33:231.46:067:59Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:121.77:541.31:25-0.14:221.36:067:59Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:041.62:280.15:161.16:058:00First Quarter31Wed
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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