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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 52m at 1:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:10 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - May 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:401.810:360.06:227:41New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:321.811:100.06:217:42New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:251.811:490.06:217:43Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:251.86:207:43Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:361.712:340.06:197:44Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:491.71:250.16:187:44Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:441.62:200.26:177:45First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:181.63:170.36:177:46First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:411.64:140.46:167:46First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:561.55:140.57:531.16:157:47First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:161.23:071.46:160.67:510.96:157:48Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:041.33:121.47:200.88:050.66:147:48Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:221.53:121.38:231.08:270.36:137:49Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:271.73:081.49:271.28:570.06:137:50Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:261.92:561.410:431.49:34-0.36:127:50Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:212.010:16-0.46:117:51Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:182.111:05-0.56:117:51Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:182.06:107:52Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:241.912:01-0.56:107:53Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:341.81:04-0.46:097:53Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:341.72:11-0.26:097:54Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:161.63:210.06:087:54Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:471.54:320.36:491.06:087:55Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:491.22:121.45:480.67:170.86:087:56Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:381.32:321.37:070.87:470.56:077:56Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:071.42:451.38:261.18:170.36:077:57Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:221.62:411.39:511.28:440.16:067:57Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:221.79:11-0.16:067:58New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:091.79:39-0.26:067:58New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:511.810:09-0.26:067:59New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:321.810:43-0.26:058:00New Moon31Tue
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 76% 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 Waning Gibbous (76% 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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