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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 2h 49m at 3:06 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:331.51:181.22:460.56:427:27Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:331.53:360.36:437:26Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:531.74:310.26:437:25Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:571.85:310.16:447:24Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:491.86:330.06:447:22Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:321.912:281.78:161.77:320.06:457:21Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:091.92:091.88:211.68:270.06:457:20Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:411.83:351.88:481.59:190.26:467:19New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:121.74:531.89:271.310:080.46:467:18New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:411.76:051.810:141.110:560.66:477:16New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:081.67:161.811:060.911:460.96:477:15Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:341.68:291.812:030.76:487:14Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:551.69:511.712:401.21:020.66:487:13Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:061.611:251.71:501.42:010.56:497:11Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:401.63:361.62:590.56:507:10First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:061.83:560.56:507:09First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:351.84:540.56:517:08First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:381.85:510.56:517:06First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:181.86:460.56:527:05Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:451.87:330.56:527:04Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:061.81:511.69:251.68:150.66:537:03Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:251.83:151.69:171.58:510.76:537:02Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:431.84:211.69:321.49:240.86:547:00Full Moon23Sun
24Mon6:001.85:201.79:551.29:550.96:546:59Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:151.76:171.710:231.110:261.06:556:58Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:291.77:151.710:550.911:001.26:556:57Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:401.78:181.811:300.811:381.46:566:55Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:491.79:281.812:110.76:566:54Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:541.710:501.912:281.612:580.56:576:53Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:451.82:201.71:520.46:576:52Third Quarter30Sun
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 7:48 am — 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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