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 5h 57m 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 - Oct 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:001.75:561.710:001.210:121.16:586:50Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:111.76:511.810:261.010:391.36:596:49Full Moon2Fri
3Sat6:151.77:461.810:560.911:081.46:596:48Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:101.78:471.811:310.711:431.67:006:46Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:021.79:571.812:100.67:016:45Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:481.811:221.912:441.712:520.67:016:44Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:390.57:026:43Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:562.02:310.57:026:42Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:082.03:270.57:036:41Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:552.04:280.57:046:39Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:282.05:320.57:046:38Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:532.06:350.57:056:37Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:142.01:381.78:241.67:330.67:056:36Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:331.93:201.88:251.48:270.77:066:35Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:501.84:422.08:481.19:181.07:076:34New Moon15Thu
16Fri5:061.85:552.19:240.810:091.27:076:33New Moon16Fri
17Sat5:201.87:042.210:050.511:031.57:086:32New Moon17Sat
18Sun5:321.88:122.210:520.27:096:31Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:381.89:252.212:131.711:44 AM0.17:096:30Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:241.910:452.22:201.912:420.17:106:29Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:440.17:116:28Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:132.12:510.27:116:27First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:342.14:010.47:126:26First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:322.05:130.57:136:25First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:111.96:230.77:136:24Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:391.82:061.59:041.47:230.87:146:23Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:011.83:261.68:591.38:130.97:156:22Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:191.74:331.69:051.18:531.17:156:21Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:331.75:311.79:180.99:261.27:166:21Full Moon29Thu
30Fri4:401.66:231.89:370.79:571.47:176:20Full Moon30Fri
31Sat4:381.67:111.810:000.610:281.57:186:19Full Moon31Sat
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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