Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 10m at 12:56 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:47 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jan 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:320.912:23-0.26:595:17Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:390.812:500.17:005:18Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed10:490.410:310.84:170.31:110.37:005:18Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:570.84:410.07:005:19Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri9:140.85:10-0.27:005:20Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:371.05:41-0.57:005:21Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:091.16:14-0.77:005:21Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:311.26:51-0.97:005:22Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:021.27:31-1.17:005:23Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:571.28:14-1.27:005:24New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:58-1.27:005:25New Moon11Thu
12Fri1:451.29:45-1.27:005:25New Moon12Fri
13Sat3:121.18:201.010:33-1.010:000.87:005:26Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:401.08:470.911:23-0.811:400.67:005:27Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:150.89:100.812:13-0.57:005:28Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:100.69:290.71:210.31:04-0.17:005:29First Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:340.69:400.72:310.01:590.37:005:30First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:510.73:32-0.43:240.67:005:30First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:050.94:30-0.66:595:31First Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:381.15:25-0.86:595:32Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:261.16:19-1.06:595:33Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:011.17:08-1.06:595:34Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:311.07:54-1.06:585:35Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:551.08:36-1.06:585:36Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:13-0.96:585:36Full Moon25Thu
26Fri2:030.99:47-0.86:575:37Full Moon26Fri
27Sat3:100.88:010.810:18-0.710:130.66:575:38Full Moon27Sat
28Sun4:130.78:190.710:46-0.511:480.56:565:39Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:220.68:320.711:12-0.36:565:40Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:440.58:350.612:590.311:37 AM-0.16:555:41Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:400.48:220.61:490.111:57 AM0.26:555:42Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 6:21 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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