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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : 6:03 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 53m at 12:30 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jan 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:271.16:041.38:19-1.19:041.06:595:17Full Moon1Mon
2Tue2:191.16:501.39:06-1.19:341.07:005:18Full Moon2Tue
3Wed3:191.17:351.29:56-1.110:200.97:005:19Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:211.18:211.110:48-0.911:360.87:005:20Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:271.09:071.011:42-0.77:005:20Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:410.89:500.91:110.712:36-0.47:005:21Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:200.610:300.82:300.41:29-0.17:005:22Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:310.511:050.83:380.22:220.27:005:23Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:350.54:380.03:260.47:005:23Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:280.75:28-0.25:370.67:005:24Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:110.86:11-0.48:300.77:005:25Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:040.96:48-0.67:005:26Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:310.97:22-0.77:005:27Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:540.97:54-0.77:005:27Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:180.98:25-0.89:340.87:005:28New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:410.86:440.98:56-0.89:170.87:005:29New Moon16Tue
17Wed1:500.87:120.99:28-0.89:370.87:005:30New Moon17Wed
18Thu2:450.87:420.910:00-0.710:280.77:005:31New Moon18Thu
19Fri3:360.78:130.810:32-0.66:595:32Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:300.78:430.812:160.611:04 AM-0.56:595:33Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:350.69:090.81:280.511:38 AM-0.46:595:33Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:590.49:300.72:120.412:14-0.26:585:34Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:010.49:450.72:470.212:540.16:585:35First Quarter23Tue
24Wed11:320.49:550.73:220.01:410.36:585:36First Quarter24Wed
25Thu10:050.74:02-0.36:575:37First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:360.84:49-0.54:360.76:575:38Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:370.95:39-0.87:110.86:565:39Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:251.06:30-1.07:470.96:565:39Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:080.95:081.17:21-1.18:040.96:555:40Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:231.05:481.18:11-1.28:270.86:555:41Full Moon30Tue
31Wed2:361.06:251.09:01-1.19:030.76:545:42Full Moon31Wed
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 3:16 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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