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 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 - Apr 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:051.66:271.312:27-0.22:561.36:547:23Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:321.61:28-0.36:527:24Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:021.62:33-0.36:517:24Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:231.63:44-0.26:507:25Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:281.55:01-0.16:497:26Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:101.56:180.09:111.26:487:26Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:021.34:391.47:290.18:531.16:477:27Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:421.35:011.38:280.39:021.06:457:27Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:581.35:201.39:160.49:190.86:447:28Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:031.45:361.29:560.69:410.66:437:29New Moon10Sat
11Sun6:011.45:461.210:320.810:070.56:427:29New Moon11Sun
12Mon6:551.55:471.211:080.910:350.36:417:30New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:481.55:331.211:521.111:070.26:407:30New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:421.55:111.31:021.26:397:31Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:411.66:387:32Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:491.612:240.16:377:32Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:071.61:100.16:367:33Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:231.62:020.16:357:33First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:231.62:580.26:337:34First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:041.63:590.26:327:35First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:321.65:040.26:317:35First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:511.56:100.38:061.26:307:36Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:231.34:071.47:130.48:041.06:297:36Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:101.44:201.48:120.58:250.76:287:37Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:321.64:311.39:080.78:570.46:287:38Full Moon25Sun
26Mon5:441.84:401.310:051.09:360.16:277:38Full Moon26Mon
27Tue6:491.94:451.411:101.210:20-0.26:267:39Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:532.04:441.512:401.46:257:40Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:582.06:247:40Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:082.012:05-0.46:237:41Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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