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 2h 26m 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 - Jul 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:321.012:231.34:100.75:550.26:098:09First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:141.112:511.25:370.96:420.06:098:09Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:431.31:121.27:341.17:24-0.16:108:09Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:581.41:091.29:421.28:03-0.26:108:09Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:531.58:38-0.36:118:08Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:341.59:11-0.36:118:08Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:081.59:43-0.36:118:08Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:401.510:15-0.36:128:08Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:121.410:49-0.26:128:08Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:461.411:23-0.16:138:08Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:201.411:590.06:138:07Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:531.36:148:07Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:231.37:240.912:360.24:080.96:148:07Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:481.39:450.81:130.34:290.76:158:06Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:051.21:520.54:550.56:168:06Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:270.811:16 AM1.22:350.75:220.36:168:06Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu11:241.25:510.16:178:05Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:341.26:26-0.16:178:05Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:151.311:52 AM1.37:001.27:05-0.36:188:05Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:031.512:261.48:231.37:48-0.56:188:04Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:461.61:181.48:581.48:34-0.66:198:04Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:271.62:231.59:191.49:21-0.66:198:03New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:071.63:351.59:491.310:10-0.66:208:03New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:461.64:531.410:341.211:00-0.46:218:02New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:241.56:121.411:401.111:53-0.26:218:01Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:021.47:351.31:020.96:228:01Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:381.39:091.212:490.12:160.76:228:00Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:141.310:591.11:470.43:210.56:238:00First Quarter28Mon
29Tue10:471.32:480.74:190.36:247:59First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:501.211:17 AM1.24:021.05:150.16:247:58First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:321.311:38 AM1.26:021.26:070.06:257:58First Quarter31Thu
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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