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 9h 36m 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 - Feb 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:281.16:570.99:26-1.18:480.86:545:43New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:481.07:280.810:15-0.99:450.66:535:44New Moon2Wed
3Thu5:020.97:560.711:03-0.711:020.46:535:44Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:160.88:220.711:47-0.46:525:45Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:420.68:430.612:270.212:30-0.16:515:46Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:320.58:520.61:360.01:090.36:515:47First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:220.62:34-0.26:505:48First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:020.73:27-0.36:495:49First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:510.94:18-0.56:485:49First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:201.05:09-0.66:485:50Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:461.05:59-0.66:475:51Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:021.06:46-0.76:465:52Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:091.07:29-0.76:455:53Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:191.08:07-0.78:460.96:445:53Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:090.96:330.98:43-0.78:550.86:445:54Full Moon15Tue
16Wed2:240.96:500.99:15-0.79:250.76:435:55Full Moon16Wed
17Thu3:340.97:070.99:47-0.510:080.66:425:56Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:430.87:210.810:19-0.410:550.46:415:56Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:560.87:320.810:52-0.111:440.26:405:57Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:180.77:360.711:300.16:395:58Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:550.87:310.712:320.012:110.46:385:59Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:490.87:110.81:23-0.312:570.76:375:59Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:271.02:18-0.56:366:00Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:201.13:19-0.66:356:01Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:461.24:26-0.86:346:01Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:311.25:35-0.86:336:02Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:581.26:41-0.97:591.16:326:03Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:031.15:221.17:41-0.87:361.06:316:03Waning Crescent28Mon
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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