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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 6:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 12:28 pm (1.3 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 - Jun 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:471.53:330.46:040.96:058:00First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:151.11:241.44:400.66:450.76:058:01First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:571.11:551.35:560.87:210.56:058:01Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:231.22:191.37:201.07:520.36:058:02Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:361.32:341.38:401.18:200.26:048:02Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:341.42:221.39:551.28:470.06:048:03Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:191.59:13-0.16:048:03Full Moon7Wed
8Thu6:571.69:42-0.16:048:03Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:331.610:12-0.16:048:04Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:091.610:45-0.16:048:04Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:481.611:21-0.16:048:05Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:301.611:590.06:048:05Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:141.56:048:05Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:571.512:400.06:048:06Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:341.51:230.26:048:06Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:031.42:100.35:550.86:058:06Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:251.43:010.55:580.76:058:07Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:570.912:431.34:000.76:150.46:058:07Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:311.112:591.35:150.96:440.16:058:07Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:441.31:151.36:481.17:21-0.26:058:08Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:471.51:361.38:121.28:02-0.46:068:08Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:411.72:051.49:171.38:47-0.66:068:08New Moon22Thu
23Fri6:321.72:451.410:081.49:34-0.76:068:08New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:201.83:361.510:551.410:23-0.66:068:08New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:081.74:381.411:561.411:15-0.56:078:08New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:561.65:461.31:131.36:078:08Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:441.57:011.212:09-0.32:251.16:078:09Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:311.48:321.11:06-0.13:271.06:088:09Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:141.410:301.02:020.24:240.76:088:09First Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:521.32:570.45:150.56:088:09First Quarter30Fri
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 3:20 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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