Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 30m at 1:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:161.46:161.111:000.610:310.36:547:23New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:191.56:231.111:470.811:090.26:537:24New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:211.56:141.212:441.06:517:24Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:261.55:321.22:171.26:507:25Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:401.512:300.06:497:26Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:061.51:170.06:487:26Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:381.52:090.06:477:27First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:571.53:070.16:467:27First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:491.54:110.16:457:28First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:161.55:180.26:437:28First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:301.46:220.29:061.26:427:29Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:421.47:170.38:361.16:417:30Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:201.34:521.38:050.48:460.96:407:30Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:481.35:011.38:500.59:040.76:397:31Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:011.55:071.39:330.79:290.46:387:31Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:061.65:101.310:210.910:010.26:377:32Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:081.75:081.311:171.110:390.06:367:33Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:101.84:571.412:481.36:357:33Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:161.96:347:34Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:291.912:16-0.36:337:34Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:501.81:16-0.36:327:35Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:101.82:23-0.26:317:36Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:131.73:36-0.16:307:36Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:551.64:530.16:297:37Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:251.56:120.27:521.26:287:38Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:471.43:491.47:250.48:111.06:277:38Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:221.44:101.48:290.68:390.76:267:39Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:411.54:261.39:260.89:070.56:257:39Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:481.64:361.310:211.19:360.36:247:40New Moon29Fri
30Sat6:471.74:301.311:231.210:050.16:237:41New Moon30Sat
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 6:54 am — 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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