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 4h 21m 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 - Jun 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:321.61:151.49:191.38:27-0.16:058:00Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:191.78:58-0.46:058:00Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:041.99:35-0.56:058:01Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:501.910:18-0.66:058:01Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:401.911:06-0.66:058:02Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:371.96:048:02Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:371.812:02-0.56:048:03Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:301.71:02-0.46:048:03Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:071.52:05-0.16:048:04Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:341.43:080.15:291.06:048:04Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:551.34:150.56:030.66:048:05Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:391.21:111.35:340.86:410.36:048:05Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:231.31:191.37:171.17:200.06:048:05Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:501.512:591.39:261.37:57-0.36:048:06Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:571.78:33-0.46:048:06Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:481.89:09-0.56:058:06New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:311.89:45-0.56:058:07New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:121.710:22-0.46:058:07New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:551.711:01-0.36:058:07New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:421.611:42-0.26:058:07Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:331.56:058:08Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:161.412:24-0.16:068:08Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:451.41:060.06:068:08Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:031.31:450.26:068:08First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:131.32:220.45:500.76:068:08First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:060.812:131.22:570.76:030.46:078:08First Quarter26Mon
27Tue11:571.26:230.26:078:09First Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:321.26:48-0.16:078:09Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:541.47:18-0.36:088:09Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:391.67:54-0.56:088:09Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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