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 1h 19m 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 - Aug 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:021.46:55-0.16:257:57Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:111.57:39-0.26:267:56Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:541.58:18-0.26:267:55Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:221.58:53-0.16:277:55Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:461.59:26-0.16:287:54Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:091.52:161.310:321.39:580.06:287:53Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:331.43:371.310:411.210:280.06:297:52Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:581.44:491.211:261.210:590.26:297:51Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:231.45:591.212:311.16:307:50Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:461.47:131.11:300.96:317:49Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:061.38:391.012:030.52:170.86:317:49Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:211.310:311.112:380.72:560.76:327:48Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:311.31:180.93:330.56:327:47Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu9:391.34:120.36:337:46Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:461.44:550.16:337:45Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:531.45:440.06:347:44Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:561.66:36-0.26:357:43Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:411.712:021.68:151.57:29-0.36:357:42Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:211.71:311.68:211.58:21-0.36:367:41Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:571.72:551.78:451.49:11-0.26:367:40New Moon20Wed
21Thu6:311.74:151.79:221.310:01-0.16:377:39New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:031.65:321.710:101.110:510.16:377:38New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:351.66:471.611:071.011:420.46:387:36Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:051.58:051.512:130.86:387:35Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:351.59:311.512:360.71:220.66:397:34Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:021.411:091.51:371.02:270.46:397:33Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:231.42:521.23:280.36:407:32First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:531.59:19 AM1.44:411.44:270.36:417:31First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:301.65:250.26:417:30First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:491.76:200.26:427:29Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:431.77:100.26:427:27Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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