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 11h 01m 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 - Mar 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:551.17:000.910:480.011:000.26:306:04Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:141.07:110.811:370.311:59-0.16:296:05Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:441.07:160.912:320.66:276:06Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:261.17:060.91:00-0.31:460.96:266:06Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:111.22:03-0.56:256:07Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:501.23:10-0.56:246:08Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:181.34:21-0.66:236:08Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:131.35:34-0.66:226:09Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:431.26:40-0.58:461.16:216:10Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:421.15:051.17:38-0.48:241.06:206:10Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:151.15:261.18:26-0.38:300.96:186:11New Moon11Thu
12Fri3:251.15:461.09:07-0.28:540.76:176:11New Moon12Fri
13Sat4:271.16:041.09:430.09:270.66:166:12New Moon13Sat
14Sun6:251.17:191.011:160.211:050.47:157:13New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:231.17:270.911:480.411:460.37:147:13Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:261.17:240.912:220.67:137:14Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:371.17:091.012:300.21:050.87:117:14Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:041.16:521.01:160.12:101.07:107:15Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:451.22:040.07:097:16First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:251.22:560.07:087:16First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:471.33:53-0.17:077:17First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:361.34:56-0.17:057:17First Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:001.46:00-0.17:047:18Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:151.36:59-0.19:091.27:037:19Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:191.25:301.37:52-0.18:431.17:027:19Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:221.35:441.38:39-0.18:520.97:017:20Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:521.35:591.29:250.09:200.76:597:20Full Moon27Sat
28Sun5:101.46:121.210:100.29:580.46:587:21Full Moon28Sun
29Mon6:221.56:241.110:590.510:420.26:577:22Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:331.66:331.211:540.811:32-0.16:567:22Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:461.66:381.21:071.16:557:23Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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