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 5h 34m 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 - Jul 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:191.78:34-0.76:098:09Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:001.89:19-0.86:098:09Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:441.810:08-0.86:098:09Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:371.611:00-0.76:108:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:181.511:55-0.66:108:09Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:531.55:451.41:081.36:118:08Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:261.47:451.212:52-0.32:401.16:118:08Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:531.310:061.01:500.03:370.86:128:08Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:151.22:500.44:300.46:128:08Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:281.111:31 AM1.23:560.85:190.16:128:08Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:291.211:32 AM1.25:431.16:07-0.26:138:08Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:171.46:52-0.46:138:07Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:371.67:35-0.56:148:07Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:281.68:16-0.56:158:07Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:051.68:55-0.56:158:06Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:371.69:32-0.46:168:06New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:071.510:09-0.46:168:06New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:371.510:44-0.36:178:05New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:061.411:18-0.26:178:05New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:331.411:510.06:188:04Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:561.36:188:04Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:141.37:310.912:220.23:350.96:198:03Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:231.210:050.812:520.43:570.76:208:03Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:181.21:210.64:220.46:208:02First Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:011.24:490.26:218:02First Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:341.25:200.06:218:01First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:121.45:58-0.36:228:01First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:011.56:41-0.46:228:00Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:371.77:29-0.66:237:59Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:131.78:19-0.76:247:59Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:171.79:10-0.76:247:58Full Moon31Mon
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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