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 9h 10m 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 - Jan 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:571.110:29-0.86:595:18Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:371.111:10-0.77:005:18Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:071.011:54-0.67:005:19Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:300.912:39-0.37:005:20Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:240.610:450.83:300.51:280.07:005:20Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:200.510:540.83:580.22:230.37:005:21Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:220.74:36-0.23:400.67:005:22Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:540.95:20-0.56:510.87:005:23Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:041.16:07-0.87:005:24Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:581.26:55-1.07:005:24Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:441.27:43-1.27:005:25New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:271.28:31-1.29:401.07:005:26New Moon12Tue
13Wed1:281.07:081.19:19-1.19:181.07:005:27New Moon13Wed
14Thu2:431.07:481.010:05-1.09:420.97:005:28New Moon14Thu
15Fri3:460.98:270.910:50-0.810:460.87:005:29Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:440.89:040.811:33-0.67:005:29Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:440.79:350.712:540.612:13-0.47:005:30Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:090.510:000.72:140.412:48-0.16:595:31Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:500.410:130.63:090.21:170.16:595:32First Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:010.63:540.06:595:33First Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:010.74:35-0.26:595:34First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:440.85:14-0.46:585:34First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:260.95:53-0.66:585:35Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:320.96:31-0.76:585:36Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:481.07:10-0.86:575:37Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:091.07:47-0.96:575:38Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:351.08:24-1.09:180.96:565:39Full Moon27Wed
28Thu1:140.97:031.09:00-1.09:070.96:565:40Full Moon28Thu
29Fri2:240.97:300.99:38-0.99:360.86:555:40Full Moon29Fri
30Sat3:350.97:570.910:16-0.810:310.76:555:41Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:500.88:200.810:56-0.711:440.56:545:42Waning 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 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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