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 5h 40m 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 - Nov 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:451.82:591.68:211.27:380.97:186:18Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:551.74:211.78:300.98:321.17:196:18Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:031.75:301.98:520.69:241.37:206:17New Moon3Wed
4Thu4:081.76:332.19:240.310:171.57:216:16New Moon4Thu
5Fri4:111.77:342.210:020.011:181.77:216:15New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:101.88:362.210:47-0.27:226:15Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:442.210:38-0.36:235:14Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:012.111:36-0.26:245:13Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:232.012:40-0.16:245:13Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:490.06:255:12First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:271.93:010.26:265:12First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:071.84:150.46:275:11First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:361.712:161.47:031.25:280.76:285:11Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:001.61:571.47:121.06:360.96:285:10Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:201.53:181.57:310.87:341.16:295:10Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:361.54:261.67:520.58:261.26:305:09Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:431.55:221.78:130.39:141.46:315:09Full Moon17Wed
18Thu2:301.56:091.78:360.210:051.56:325:08Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:421.56:521.89:000.06:325:08Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:361.89:29-0.16:335:08Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:261.710:01-0.16:345:07Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:261.710:38-0.16:355:07Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:441.711:200.06:365:07Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:531.712:050.06:375:07Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:530.16:375:06Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:261.61:430.26:385:06Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:461.62:350.36:395:06Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:001.53:360.56:405:06Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:111.41:031.16:290.84:480.76:415:06Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:181.32:371.36:330.56:100.96:415:06Waning Crescent30Tue
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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