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 8h 17m 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:141.56:371.710:331.011:340.66:427:27Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:321.58:031.711:370.76:437:26Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:461.59:361.712:291.012:420.56:437:25Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:511.511:251.71:401.31:450.36:447:24Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:251.63:331.62:460.26:447:23Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:271.83:470.16:457:21Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:141.94:490.16:457:20Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:281.95:520.26:467:19Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:231.96:520.26:467:18Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:591.97:440.36:477:17Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:131.88:270.36:477:15Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:171.72:091.69:431.69:020.46:487:14Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:251.73:401.69:401.59:310.56:487:13New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:341.74:521.610:031.39:570.76:497:12New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:421.65:591.610:351.210:220.96:497:10New Moon15Fri
16Sat6:481.67:051.611:091.010:481.16:507:09New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:471.68:131.611:440.811:161.36:507:08Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:411.69:301.712:210.66:517:07Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:261.71:000.56:527:05Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:441.71:450.46:527:04Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:501.92:370.36:537:03First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:372.03:370.26:537:02First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:342.14:440.26:547:01First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:342.15:530.16:546:59Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:402.06:590.26:556:58Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:542.01:101.98:011.88:000.36:556:57Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:111.93:081.98:121.68:540.56:566:56Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:271.84:402.08:511.39:450.76:566:54Full Moon28Thu
29Fri5:431.76:012.09:350.910:361.06:576:53Full Moon29Fri
30Sat5:571.77:162.110:230.611:311.46:576:52Full Moon30Sat
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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