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 10h 11m 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 - Nov 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:052.04:110.27:186:19First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:361.95:270.47:196:18First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:591.81:001.67:551.56:410.67:206:17Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:201.72:521.68:011.27:490.97:206:16Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:391.74:181.78:260.98:491.17:216:16Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:561.64:311.87:540.68:441.36:225:15Full Moon6Sun
7Mon3:071.65:331.98:240.49:421.56:235:14Full Moon7Mon
8Tue3:041.66:282.08:550.211:021.66:235:14Full Moon8Tue
9Wed2:191.67:212.09:270.16:245:13Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:152.010:010.06:255:12Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:191.910:380.06:265:12Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:491.911:210.16:275:11Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:100.26:275:11Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:411.81:030.36:285:10Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:081.81:570.36:295:10Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:221.72:520.56:305:09Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:341.73:480.66:315:09Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:441.612:121.17:211.14:480.76:315:08Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:521.52:071.27:030.95:510.96:325:08Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:551.53:231.47:120.66:541.16:335:08Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:541.44:241.67:300.37:541.36:345:07Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:491.45:181.87:540.08:531.46:355:07New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:431.56:081.98:24-0.39:571.66:365:07New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:291.67:002.09:02-0.56:365:07New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:561.99:46-0.66:375:06Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:001.910:36-0.66:385:06Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:121.811:33-0.56:395:06Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:181.612:36-0.46:405:06Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:581.51:42-0.16:405:06First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:500.16:415:06First Quarter30Wed
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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