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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 15m at 11:47 am (1.6 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 - Mar 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:201.25:20-0.46:306:04Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:541.16:19-0.46:296:05Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:001.17:10-0.46:286:05Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:521.07:51-0.48:230.96:276:06Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:221.05:551.08:26-0.38:340.86:266:07Full Moon5Sun
6Mon2:441.06:041.08:57-0.29:040.76:256:07Full Moon6Mon
7Tue3:531.06:130.99:25-0.19:410.66:246:08Full Moon7Tue
8Wed4:571.06:210.99:520.110:180.46:226:09Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:021.06:240.910:210.310:550.26:216:09Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:101.06:210.910:540.511:340.06:206:10Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:271.06:110.911:330.86:196:10Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:571.16:391.012:16-0.11:181.07:187:11Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:411.22:04-0.37:177:12Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:061.33:00-0.47:157:12Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:581.44:05-0.57:147:13Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:451.45:18-0.57:137:14Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:171.46:32-0.57:127:14Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:281.37:40-0.57:401.27:117:15Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:581.35:451.28:39-0.48:201.07:107:15Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:421.46:031.19:33-0.29:080.77:087:16New Moon20Mon
21Tue5:061.46:211.110:240.09:570.47:077:17New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:221.56:371.011:150.410:460.27:067:17New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:341.56:481.112:100.77:057:18Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:471.56:501.11:170.97:047:18Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:061.46:201.112:29-0.22:561.17:027:19Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:381.41:22-0.27:017:20Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:231.42:18-0.27:007:20First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:111.43:17-0.16:597:21First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:341.44:230.06:587:21First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:201.45:330.06:567:22First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:271.36:400.16:557:22Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 6:42 pm — 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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