Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:21 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5m at 12:10 pm (1.5 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 - Jun 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:481.52:580.16:058:00Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:211.44:020.36:551.06:058:01Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:331.11:471.35:070.67:130.76:058:01Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:221.12:061.36:190.87:350.56:058:02Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:521.22:141.27:371.07:570.36:048:02Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:071.41:571.29:001.28:200.16:048:03Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:041.58:44-0.16:048:03Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:461.69:10-0.26:048:04New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:231.79:40-0.36:048:04New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:591.710:12-0.36:048:04New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:381.710:47-0.36:048:05New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:221.711:25-0.26:048:05Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:131.66:048:05Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:051.612:07-0.26:048:06Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:461.612:52-0.16:058:06Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:151.51:390.06:058:06First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:341.42:290.26:100.96:058:07First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:471.33:230.46:030.66:058:07First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:171.012:531.34:270.76:220.36:058:07First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:571.212:521.25:561.06:54-0.16:058:08Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:151.512:461.37:551.27:33-0.46:068:08Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:201.78:17-0.66:068:08Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:161.89:04-0.86:068:08Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:071.99:53-0.86:068:08Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:571.810:45-0.76:078:08Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:481.711:39-0.66:078:09Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:381.66:078:09Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:271.512:35-0.46:088:09Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:101.47:511.11:32-0.14:271.06:088:09Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:441.310:420.92:250.25:050.86:088:09Third Quarter30Wed
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 7:15 pm — 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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