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 9h 03m 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 - Oct 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:110.26:586:51First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:222.13:160.26:596:49First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:432.24:280.26:596:48First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:342.15:420.27:006:47First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:042.16:530.37:006:46Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:262.01:451.98:201.77:560.57:016:45Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:471.93:261.98:311.58:510.77:016:43Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:071.84:471.99:011.29:390.97:026:42Full Moon8Sat
9Sun5:251.75:592.09:370.910:251.27:036:41Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:391.77:062.010:140.711:121.47:036:40Full Moon10Mon
11Tue5:451.78:112.010:530.57:046:39Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:321.79:192.012:131.711:33 AM0.47:046:38Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:372.012:150.47:056:37Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:020.47:066:36Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:202.01:540.47:066:35Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:092.02:520.57:076:33Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:062.03:550.57:086:32Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:392.04:590.67:086:31Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:561.96:000.77:096:30Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:071.96:530.77:106:29Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:171.82:211.68:491.57:400.97:106:28Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:271.83:491.68:531.38:221.07:116:27Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:331.84:591.79:081.09:021.27:126:26New Moon23Sun
24Mon4:371.76:011.99:280.89:431.47:126:25New Moon24Mon
25Tue4:371.76:592.09:540.510:261.67:136:25New Moon25Tue
26Wed4:321.77:572.110:250.311:181.87:146:24New Moon26Wed
27Thu4:181.88:592.211:040.17:146:23Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:102.211:500.07:156:22Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:352.212:450.07:166:21Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:480.07:176:20First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:062.12:580.17:176:19First Quarter31Mon
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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