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 2h 19m 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 - Apr 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:231.37:360.18:551.16:547:23Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:521.25:271.28:200.28:561.06:537:24Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:261.25:331.28:570.39:170.86:527:24Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:381.35:401.29:310.59:410.66:517:25Full Moon4Tue
5Wed5:411.35:431.210:050.610:080.46:497:25Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:391.45:421.210:420.810:370.26:487:26Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:371.55:351.211:281.011:090.16:477:27Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:361.65:171.312:491.26:467:27Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:421.66:457:28Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:581.712:33-0.26:447:28Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:251.71:28-0.26:437:29Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:511.72:31-0.26:417:30Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:561.73:42-0.26:407:30Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:301.64:58-0.16:397:31Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:521.56:160.07:361.36:387:31Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:161.44:121.47:280.27:521.06:377:32Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:081.54:301.38:310.48:270.76:367:33Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:351.64:461.39:300.69:060.46:357:33New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:491.74:591.310:270.99:450.26:347:34New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:551.85:041.311:321.210:260.06:337:34New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:571.84:461.41:051.36:327:35New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:591.811:51-0.16:317:36Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:041.86:307:36Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:201.812:39-0.16:297:37Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:461.71:320.06:287:37Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:041.62:300.16:277:38First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:521.63:310.26:267:39First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:171.54:350.46:257:39First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:311.55:390.58:371.26:247:40First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:361.23:421.46:380.68:101.06:237:41Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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