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 9h 31m 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 - Oct 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:071.78:302.111:120.46:586:51Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:051.89:512.112:441.612:040.36:586:50Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:272.112:590.26:596:48Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:570.37:006:47Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:232.12:590.37:006:46Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:542.14:050.47:016:45Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:532.15:130.57:016:44Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:292.06:180.67:026:43Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:441.97:120.77:036:41Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:501.91:581.69:241.67:560.87:036:40Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:581.83:281.79:051.48:320.97:046:39Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:051.84:391.79:181.29:041.17:046:38Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:091.75:411.89:381.09:341.27:056:37New Moon13Fri
14Sat5:101.76:381.810:020.810:051.47:066:36New Moon14Sat
15Sun5:041.77:331.910:280.610:381.67:066:35New Moon15Sun
16Mon4:551.88:302.010:580.511:181.87:076:34Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:311.89:332.111:320.37:076:33Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:512.112:130.37:086:32Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:030.27:096:31Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:332.12:010.27:096:30First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:222.13:070.27:106:29First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:072.14:180.37:116:28First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:132.05:320.47:116:27First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:271.912:111.78:081.76:430.67:126:26Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:421.82:351.87:491.47:490.87:136:25Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:571.74:091.98:141.18:491.07:146:24Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:111.75:272.08:480.79:461.37:146:23Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:231.76:362.19:260.410:461.57:156:22Full Moon28Sat
29Sun4:271.77:392.210:070.17:166:21Full Moon29Sun
30Mon4:141.88:422.212:041.710:49 AM0.07:166:20Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:492.111:340.07:176:20Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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