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 3h 16m 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 - May 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:461.23:491.47:310.78:230.86:227:41Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:061.33:521.38:200.98:430.66:227:42Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:121.53:471.39:091.19:060.36:217:42Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:081.63:371.410:021.29:310.16:207:43Full Moon4Thu
5Fri6:591.83:171.411:171.410:01-0.16:197:44Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:491.910:37-0.26:187:44Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:431.911:20-0.36:187:45Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:431.96:177:46Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:521.912:11-0.36:167:46Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:081.81:11-0.36:157:47Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:081.82:16-0.16:157:47Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:451.73:260.06:147:48Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:111.54:380.26:541.26:137:49Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:271.32:321.45:550.57:100.96:137:49Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:291.42:501.47:140.77:420.66:127:50Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:021.53:031.38:311.08:160.26:127:51Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:181.73:081.49:481.28:520.06:117:51Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:221.82:381.411:311.49:27-0.26:107:52New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:181.910:03-0.36:107:52New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:081.910:41-0.36:097:53New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:591.911:21-0.26:097:54Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:551.86:097:54Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:011.712:06-0.16:087:55Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:121.712:560.06:087:55Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:001.61:480.16:077:56First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:271.52:400.36:077:57First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:451.53:290.46:077:57First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:561.44:190.67:130.96:067:58First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:431.02:001.35:140.87:210.66:067:58Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:211.21:531.36:241.07:390.46:067:59Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:351.41:371.37:481.28:010.16:057:59Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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