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 12h 56m 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 - May 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:231.91:06-0.36:227:41Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:391.82:12-0.26:217:42Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:411.73:230.06:207:43Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:261.64:360.28:331.36:207:43Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:581.55:520.48:051.16:197:44Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:511.33:241.47:030.68:170.96:187:45Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:181.33:441.48:060.88:350.76:177:45Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:321.43:581.39:011.08:540.56:177:46Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:351.54:011.39:501.19:150.36:167:47Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:281.63:391.310:411.39:390.26:157:47New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:151.72:381.411:581.410:050.16:147:48New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:591.710:360.06:147:48New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:441.811:100.06:137:49New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:341.811:490.06:127:50Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:331.76:127:50Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:391.712:330.06:117:51Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:391.71:220.16:117:52Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:221.72:150.16:107:52First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:501.63:100.26:107:53First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:101.54:100.47:231.16:097:53First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:041.22:251.45:160.57:120.96:097:54Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:181.32:351.46:310.87:280.56:087:55Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:481.52:411.37:491.07:580.26:087:55Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:011.72:431.49:041.28:35-0.26:077:56Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:051.92:401.410:231.49:17-0.46:077:56Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:032.010:03-0.66:077:57Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:002.010:54-0.66:067:57Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:582.011:50-0.56:067:58Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:001.96:067:59Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:041.812:51-0.46:067:59Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:031.61:54-0.16:058:00Third Quarter31Mon
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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