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 8h 08m 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 - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:401.69:32-0.36:425:06Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:291.610:06-0.36:435:06Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:281.610:43-0.36:445:06Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:301.511:25-0.36:455:06Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:191.512:12-0.26:455:06Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:511.41:03-0.16:465:06Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:580.16:475:06Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:131.39:27 AM0.96:050.93:000.36:485:06Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:301.212:360.95:430.64:150.56:485:06Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:441.22:161.16:020.25:490.86:495:07Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:561.13:341.36:34-0.17:201.06:505:07Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:061.24:381.57:12-0.58:341.26:505:07Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:151.25:331.67:54-0.79:371.36:515:08New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:271.36:251.68:38-0.910:311.36:525:08New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:431.37:161.69:25-0.911:281.36:525:08New Moon15Tue
16Wed2:021.38:091.510:13-0.86:535:09Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:051.411:04-0.76:535:09Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:011.211:56-0.56:545:09Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:511.112:48-0.36:545:10Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:281.11:38-0.16:555:10First Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:551.02:250.26:555:11First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:030.65:590.53:140.46:565:11First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:150.91:580.76:050.24:190.66:565:12First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:250.93:320.86:230.06:030.86:575:12Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:180.94:351.06:46-0.27:370.96:575:13Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:131.17:12-0.46:585:14Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:441.27:40-0.66:585:14Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:151.28:10-0.76:585:15Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:481.28:41-0.86:595:16Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:241.29:14-0.86:595:16Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:141.29:49-0.86:595:17Full Moon31Thu
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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