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 3h 23m 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:071.86:240.26:427:27Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:321.87:130.16:437:26Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:511.87:580.16:437:24Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:081.81:021.69:441.68:380.16:447:23Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:251.82:401.69:361.69:160.26:457:22New Moon5Sun
6Mon6:421.74:041.69:501.49:520.36:457:21New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:591.75:231.610:191.310:290.56:467:20New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:131.66:411.710:571.111:090.86:467:18New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:251.68:011.711:430.811:541.16:477:17Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:321.69:281.712:350.66:477:16Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:321.611:071.812:491.41:320.46:487:15Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:141.72:261.62:310.26:487:14First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:501.93:340.16:497:12First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:202.04:410.06:497:11First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:322.05:510.16:507:10Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:242.06:590.16:507:09Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:591.912:471.89:341.87:590.26:517:07Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:261.92:441.89:071.78:510.36:517:06Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:491.84:041.89:191.59:360.56:527:05Full Moon19Sun
20Mon6:111.75:141.89:451.310:150.76:527:04Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:301.76:191.810:181.110:491.06:537:02Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:451.67:221.810:550.911:221.26:537:01Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:521.68:281.811:340.811:581.46:547:00Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:441.69:431.812:150.76:546:59Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:171.711:151.812:471.61:000.66:556:58Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:480.56:556:56Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:071.92:410.56:566:55Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:371.93:370.56:576:54Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:292.04:370.56:576:53Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:052.05:380.56:586:51Third Quarter30Thu
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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