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 8h 20m 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 - Jan 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:531.47:47-1.26:595:17New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:401.48:36-1.39:061.27:005:18New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:301.27:261.39:28-1.39:111.17:005:19New Moon3Mon
4Tue2:511.28:121.110:21-1.19:481.07:005:20Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:051.18:571.011:15-0.911:100.97:005:20Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:171.09:360.912:08-0.67:005:21Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:410.810:100.81:350.712:59-0.37:005:22Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:490.510:370.72:580.41:480.07:005:23First Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:260.510:560.73:590.12:350.37:005:23First Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:580.74:48-0.17:005:24First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:340.85:30-0.37:005:25First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:200.96:06-0.57:005:26Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:471.06:41-0.77:005:27Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:071.07:15-0.87:005:27Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:261.07:49-0.87:005:28Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:491.08:24-0.97:005:29Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:151.08:58-0.99:200.97:005:30Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:190.99:32-0.97:005:31Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:150.98:130.910:05-0.810:440.86:595:32Full Moon19Wed
20Thu3:080.88:400.910:38-0.76:595:33Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:200.79:020.81:060.711:11 AM-0.66:595:33Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:500.69:180.71:440.511:45 AM-0.46:585:34Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:400.59:230.72:120.312:22-0.16:585:35Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:100.49:180.62:420.01:030.26:585:36Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:590.73:19-0.36:575:37Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:530.84:04-0.66:575:38Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:321.04:56-0.86:565:39Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:271.15:51-1.06:565:39Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:111.26:47-1.26:555:40Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:491.17:42-1.38:091.06:555:41New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:521.16:241.08:35-1.38:110.96:545:42New Moon31Mon
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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