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 6h 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 - Apr 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:431.57:101.212:570.02:571.26:537:24Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:041.51:53-0.16:527:24First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:171.52:56-0.16:517:25First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:181.54:05-0.16:507:25First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:071.55:200.07:271.26:487:26First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:131.33:471.46:350.17:441.16:477:26Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:051.44:221.47:440.28:130.96:467:27Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:291.44:521.38:440.38:490.76:457:28Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:421.55:201.39:380.59:270.56:447:28Full Moon9Wed
10Thu5:471.65:461.310:280.710:060.36:437:29Full Moon10Thu
11Fri6:481.66:081.311:190.910:470.26:427:29Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:451.66:241.312:151.06:417:30Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:441.66:261.31:261.26:397:31Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:471.65:541.312:150.13:051.36:387:31Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:561.61:040.16:377:32Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:101.51:550.26:367:32Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:171.52:500.36:357:33Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:101.53:490.36:347:34Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:491.44:520.46:337:34Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:191.45:560.58:111.16:327:35Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:341.23:441.46:550.68:131.06:317:35Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:591.24:041.47:470.68:300.86:307:36Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:051.34:211.48:340.78:510.76:297:37Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:021.44:361.39:170.89:160.56:287:37New Moon24Thu
25Fri5:551.64:491.39:591.09:440.36:277:38New Moon25Fri
26Sat6:461.75:021.410:461.110:160.16:267:39New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:371.75:151.411:431.310:540.06:257:39New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:311.85:261.41:091.46:247:40Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:311.86:247:40Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:361.812:30-0.16:237:41Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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