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 6h 47m 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 - Aug 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:201.710:01-0.76:257:57Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:531.64:001.69:291.410:53-0.56:257:57Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:211.55:371.510:331.211:45-0.26:267:56Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:471.47:141.412:001.06:277:55Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:101.38:591.312:390.21:280.76:277:54Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:291.311:001.31:370.62:380.46:287:54Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:401.32:430.93:380.16:287:53Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:081.49:26 AM1.34:241.24:34-0.16:297:52Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:111.55:29-0.26:297:51Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:471.76:23-0.26:307:50Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:471.77:14-0.26:317:49Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:321.78:02-0.26:317:48Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:031.78:44-0.26:327:47Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:201.69:21-0.16:327:47New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:321.51:361.510:161.59:540.06:337:46New Moon15Tue
16Wed7:461.53:161.410:141.410:230.16:337:45New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:011.54:401.311:021.310:500.26:347:44New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:151.46:001.312:051.16:357:43Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:261.47:231.212:590.96:357:42Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:311.48:581.21:430.86:367:41Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:251.412:100.92:200.66:367:40Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:121.42:560.46:377:38First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:411.43:360.26:377:37First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:451.64:220.06:387:36First Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:281.75:15-0.16:387:35First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:051.86:14-0.26:397:34Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:281.97:13-0.36:397:33Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:511.98:10-0.36:407:32Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:531.89:03-0.26:417:31Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:341.73:371.88:401.59:54-0.16:417:30Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:541.65:101.89:341.310:430.26:427:28Full Moon31Thu
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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