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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 54m at 2:21 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:24 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:441.64:131.610:001.410:040.36:437:26Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:061.65:151.510:171.310:350.56:437:25Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:251.66:151.510:501.211:040.76:447:24Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:421.57:181.511:341.011:330.96:447:23Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:521.58:291.412:220.96:457:22Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:531.59:551.412:031.11:110.86:457:21Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:451.512:391.31:590.66:467:19Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:341.52:460.56:467:18Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:331.63:340.46:477:17Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:551.74:260.46:477:16Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:461.85:200.36:487:14Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:231.96:150.26:487:13Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:521.97:080.26:497:12Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:161.912:381.79:111.77:580.26:497:11Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:381.92:281.88:501.68:450.26:507:10Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:591.83:571.89:051.59:310.46:507:08New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:191.85:191.99:391.210:170.66:517:07New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:381.76:361.910:231.011:050.96:517:06New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:551.77:531.911:140.711:591.26:527:05Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:091.79:152.012:110.56:527:03Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:171.710:462.01:111.51:120.36:537:02Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:071.83:121.72:170.26:537:01First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:252.03:230.26:547:00First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:572.14:310.26:556:58First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:102.15:420.36:556:57First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:022.06:490.46:566:56Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:381.91:201.710:021.77:470.56:566:55Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:041.92:501.79:351.68:350.66:576:54Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:261.83:591.79:331.59:130.86:576:52Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:441.85:001.79:421.39:450.96:586:51Full Moon30Wed
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 7:22 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 (67% 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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