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 3h 24m 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 - Feb 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:010.72:31-0.16:545:42Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:280.73:12-0.36:545:43Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:030.83:54-0.56:535:44Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:521.04:41-0.76:525:45Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:561.15:31-0.86:525:46Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:441.16:22-1.06:515:47Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:191.17:13-1.16:505:47Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:02-1.16:505:48New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:271.16:321.08:50-1.18:070.86:495:49New Moon9Fri
10Sat3:021.16:520.99:38-1.09:030.66:485:50New Moon10Sat
11Sun4:291.07:120.810:26-0.710:090.46:475:51Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:551.07:300.711:14-0.411:220.16:465:51Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:260.97:440.712:060.06:465:52Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:090.87:510.712:33-0.21:030.46:455:53Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:100.97:370.81:39-0.42:220.76:445:54First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:221.02:43-0.66:435:54First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:431.13:49-0.76:425:55First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:511.14:56-0.76:415:56Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:381.16:01-0.76:405:57Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:101.16:59-0.76:395:57Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:171.07:48-0.79:330.96:385:58Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:320.96:180.98:28-0.68:380.86:385:59Full Moon22Thu
23Fri2:160.96:250.99:01-0.58:490.76:376:00Full Moon23Fri
24Sat3:230.96:360.89:29-0.49:250.66:366:00Full Moon24Sat
25Sun4:250.96:460.89:55-0.210:100.56:356:01Full Moon25Sun
26Mon5:280.86:520.810:190.010:570.36:336:02Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:340.86:510.810:440.211:420.16:326:02Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:490.86:420.811:110.46:316:03Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:210.86:280.812:250.011:38 AM0.76:306:04Waning Gibbous29Thu
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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