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 7h 07m 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 - Nov 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:271.76:581.99:260.410:051.66:185:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon3:191.77:491.99:560.311:301.76:195:17Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:531.78:461.910:300.36:205:17Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:561.911:090.26:215:16Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:171.911:530.26:215:15Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:430.36:225:15Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:221.91:390.36:235:14Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:001.92:390.46:245:13Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:261.83:460.56:255:13Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:461.811:24 AM1.46:581.34:570.66:255:12Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:031.71:351.56:431.16:080.86:265:11Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:191.63:021.77:000.77:131.06:275:11Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:321.64:151.87:300.48:141.26:285:10New Moon13Fri
14Sat2:451.65:192.08:080.09:131.46:295:10New Moon14Sat
15Sun2:551.66:192.18:50-0.210:161.66:295:09New Moon15Sun
16Mon3:031.77:192.19:36-0.411:551.76:305:09New Moon16Mon
17Tue2:551.78:222.010:26-0.46:315:09Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:311.911:20-0.36:325:08Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:461.812:19-0.26:335:08Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:531.71:210.06:345:08First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:240.26:345:07First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:371.63:280.46:355:07First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:081.511:44 AM1.17:381.14:340.66:365:07First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:321.41:331.17:140.95:400.86:375:06Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:511.42:561.27:170.76:410.96:385:06Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:031.34:031.37:300.47:331.16:385:06Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:061.34:561.47:480.28:191.26:395:06Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:541.35:391.58:090.09:001.36:405:06Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:401.36:191.68:34-0.19:441.46:415:06Full Moon29Sun
30Mon1:381.46:581.69:01-0.26:425:06Full Moon30Mon
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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