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 4h 57m 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 - May 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:441.81:290.06:227:42First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:441.72:330.06:217:42First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:341.63:420.26:361.36:207:43First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:151.64:560.36:581.16:197:44First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:101.32:501.56:150.57:290.96:197:44Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:441.43:211.47:310.78:040.66:187:45Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:021.53:491.48:390.98:390.46:177:46Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:101.64:141.49:391.09:140.26:167:46Full Moon8Thu
9Fri6:091.74:321.410:381.29:480.16:167:47Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:031.84:371.411:451.310:230.06:157:47Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:531.811:000.06:147:48Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:431.811:390.06:147:49Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:351.76:137:49Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:311.712:210.16:127:50Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:301.61:080.26:127:51Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:231.61:580.36:117:51Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:051.52:510.46:117:52Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:371.53:440.56:107:52Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:021.44:420.67:200.96:107:53Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:531.12:211.45:450.87:340.76:097:54Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:131.22:361.46:520.97:530.56:097:54Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:181.42:481.47:551.08:160.36:087:55Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:131.52:591.48:521.18:430.16:087:55Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:021.73:121.49:471.39:15-0.16:077:56New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:501.83:271.410:461.49:51-0.26:077:57New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:381.83:411.512:061.56:077:57New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:281.911:21-0.36:067:58Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:221.86:067:58Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:191.812:14-0.36:067:59Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:141.77:141.31:14-0.14:421.36:067:59Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:041.62:160.05:101.16:058:00First Quarter31Sat
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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