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 12h 30m 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 - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:001.05:54-0.46:595:17Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:081.16:34-0.67:005:18Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:491.27:11-0.87:005:19Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:201.27:46-0.87:005:19Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:491.28:20-0.97:005:20Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:191.18:54-0.87:005:21Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:28-0.87:005:22Full Moon7Sat
8Sun1:191.010:03-0.87:005:22Full Moon8Sun
9Mon2:111.08:590.910:37-0.77:005:23Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:260.911:09-0.67:005:24Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:470.811:40-0.47:005:25Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:400.59:580.83:130.512:10-0.27:005:26Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:040.49:570.73:270.312:380.07:005:26Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:400.73:480.17:005:27Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:130.74:14-0.27:005:28Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:370.84:46-0.57:005:29Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:121.05:26-0.87:005:30Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:511.26:12-1.07:005:31Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:301.27:00-1.26:595:32Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:51-1.36:595:32New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:351.18:43-1.46:595:33New Moon21Sat
22Sun2:131.17:201.09:34-1.38:480.96:595:34New Moon22Sun
23Mon3:391.17:520.910:26-1.19:500.76:585:35Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:021.08:210.811:18-0.811:200.56:585:36Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:290.88:460.712:10-0.56:575:37Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:110.69:080.712:560.21:01-0.16:575:37Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:190.69:220.62:11-0.11:540.36:575:38First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:380.73:15-0.33:150.66:565:39First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:310.84:13-0.56:565:40First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:481.05:08-0.76:555:41Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:321.05:59-0.86:555:42Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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