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 6h 26m 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 - Apr 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:501.56:401.211:260.611:040.26:547:23Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:501.56:561.112:160.86:537:24Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:511.56:581.11:171.06:527:24Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:581.46:341.212:340.12:381.26:507:25Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:141.41:230.16:497:26Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:351.42:150.16:487:26Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:481.43:110.26:477:27Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:441.44:110.26:467:27Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:251.45:150.36:457:28Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:541.46:180.38:361.16:437:28Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:511.24:181.37:150.48:281.06:427:29Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:411.24:381.38:030.48:420.96:417:30Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:521.34:561.38:460.59:020.76:407:30Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:531.45:121.39:270.69:270.66:397:31New Moon14Sat
15Sun5:501.55:261.310:080.89:560.46:387:31New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:451.65:391.310:520.910:300.26:377:32New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:401.75:511.311:461.111:100.16:367:33New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:391.76:021.41:021.36:357:33Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:451.76:061.42:491.46:347:34Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:561.712:51-0.16:337:34Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:101.71:52-0.16:327:35First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:151.72:580.06:317:36First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:071.64:100.17:141.36:307:36First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:501.65:280.27:241.26:297:37Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:161.43:261.56:450.47:511.06:287:38Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:491.43:571.47:550.68:220.86:277:38Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:071.54:241.48:560.78:550.56:267:39Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:141.64:481.39:510.99:290.46:257:39Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:141.75:071.310:441.110:020.26:247:40Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:081.75:141.311:421.210:360.16:237:41Full Moon30Mon
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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