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 8h 01m 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 - Sep 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:521.512:351.22:040.46:427:27Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:251.52:520.26:437:26First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:271.73:470.16:437:25First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:531.94:49-0.16:447:23First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:002.05:55-0.16:447:22Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:472.07:00-0.26:457:21Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:201.911:52 AM1.89:041.88:01-0.16:457:20Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:461.82:161.88:191.78:560.06:467:19Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:091.83:531.88:501.59:460.26:467:17Full Moon9Fri
10Sat6:321.75:161.89:351.310:330.56:477:16Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:521.66:321.810:261.011:190.86:477:15Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:111.67:481.811:190.86:487:14Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:231.69:091.712:061.112:140.66:497:13Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:221.610:431.81:061.41:080.56:497:11Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:421.62:501.62:010.46:507:10Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:401.82:540.46:507:09Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:381.93:500.46:517:08Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:491.94:490.46:517:06Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:402.05:500.46:527:05Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:131.96:470.46:527:04Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:281.97:370.56:537:03Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:361.81:001.79:321.78:180.56:537:01Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:461.82:541.79:231.58:530.66:547:00Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:571.84:151.79:401.49:250.76:546:59New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:071.85:261.710:031.29:560.96:556:58New Moon25Sun
26Mon6:141.76:321.810:301.010:291.16:556:57New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:181.77:391.811:010.811:061.46:566:55New Moon27Tue
28Wed6:171.78:501.911:380.611:501.66:566:54Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:061.710:112.012:210.46:576:53Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:341.811:442.11:031.81:120.36:586:52Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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