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 6h 44m 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 - Dec 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:211.33:491.56:540.17:271.16:425:06Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:231.34:501.77:25-0.38:341.36:435:06New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:261.45:451.88:03-0.69:351.46:445:06New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:311.56:391.98:46-0.810:311.56:445:06New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:361.57:341.89:34-0.86:455:06New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:331.710:27-0.86:465:06Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:371.611:24-0.76:475:06Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:391.412:25-0.56:475:06Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:261.31:27-0.26:485:06First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:300.06:495:07First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:001.210:39 AM0.95:420.83:350.36:495:07First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:271.112:540.96:040.54:500.66:505:07First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:491.12:391.06:300.36:200.86:515:07Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:041.04:041.16:560.07:531.06:515:08Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:041.05:031.27:21-0.26:525:08Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:451.37:45-0.46:535:08Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:191.48:11-0.56:535:09Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:521.48:39-0.66:545:09Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:271.39:10-0.66:545:10Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:081.39:44-0.66:555:10Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:561.210:19-0.66:555:11Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:471.210:56-0.56:565:11Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:311.211:35-0.46:565:12Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:591.112:14-0.36:575:12Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:181.012:55-0.26:575:13Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun11:280.91:400.16:585:13Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon11:420.611:320.95:040.32:340.36:585:14Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:410.75:170.03:500.66:585:15Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:041.05:44-0.36:120.86:595:15Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:071.26:21-0.78:161.06:595:16Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:001.47:03-1.06:595:17Waning Crescent31Fri
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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