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 4h 31m 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 - Mar 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:580.91:08-0.26:296:04Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:411.01:54-0.36:286:05Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:541.22:46-0.46:276:06Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:321.33:47-0.56:266:06Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:161.34:53-0.66:256:07Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:181.35:57-0.66:246:08Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:56-0.76:236:08Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:431.25:131.17:50-0.67:210.96:226:09Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:321.35:271.08:41-0.58:110.76:206:10New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:021.36:421.010:30-0.210:030.47:197:10New Moon10Sun
11Mon6:231.36:560.911:210.110:580.17:187:11New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:421.47:081.012:170.57:177:12Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:031.47:131.01:240.87:167:12Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:321.47:011.112:55-0.42:571.17:157:13Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:151.41:57-0.47:137:13First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:111.43:02-0.47:127:14First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:061.44:11-0.47:117:15First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:201.35:25-0.37:107:15First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:001.36:39-0.27:097:16Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:051.27:42-0.110:031.17:077:16Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:351.16:001.28:320.09:151.07:067:17Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:081.16:031.19:100.19:200.97:057:18Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:171.16:091.19:410.29:420.77:047:18Full Moon23Sat
24Sun5:191.26:151.110:080.410:100.57:037:19Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:171.26:161.110:350.610:400.37:027:19Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:141.26:111.111:060.811:130.27:007:20Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:111.36:001.111:430.911:470.16:597:21Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:131.35:421.212:401.16:587:21Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:241.412:250.06:577:22Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:511.51:08-0.16:567:22Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:331.52:00-0.16:547:23Third Quarter31Sun
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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