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 4h 10m 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
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Feb 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:471.07:020.99:51-1.09:520.66:545:43Full Moon1Thu
2Fri4:550.97:370.810:40-0.810:560.46:535:44Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:040.88:120.811:28-0.56:535:44Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:190.78:460.712:120.312:16-0.26:525:45Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:490.69:160.71:250.11:030.16:515:46Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:400.59:410.62:30-0.11:480.36:515:47Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:440.63:30-0.26:505:48Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:190.74:26-0.46:495:49Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:000.85:19-0.56:485:49Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:180.96:07-0.56:485:50Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:210.96:50-0.66:475:51Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:310.97:30-0.69:040.86:465:52Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:470.98:06-0.68:400.86:455:53Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:340.86:070.98:39-0.68:510.76:445:53New Moon14Wed
15Thu2:410.86:280.99:11-0.69:190.66:445:54New Moon15Thu
16Fri3:400.86:510.99:42-0.59:570.56:435:55New Moon16Fri
17Sat4:380.87:120.810:13-0.410:430.46:425:56New Moon17Sat
18Sun5:380.77:320.810:46-0.211:320.36:415:56Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:460.77:490.811:210.06:405:57Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:060.78:010.712:220.212:000.26:395:58Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:480.78:100.81:120.012:440.56:385:59First Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:360.88:150.82:05-0.21:350.76:375:59First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:140.93:02-0.46:366:00First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:221.04:05-0.56:356:01First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:201.15:10-0.67:271.06:346:01Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:041.16:14-0.77:231.06:336:02Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:221.04:421.17:13-0.77:380.96:326:03Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:521.15:151.18:07-0.78:090.86:316:03Full Moon28Wed
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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