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 5h 46m 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 - Apr 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:451.62:59-0.26:537:23Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:451.64:06-0.26:527:24Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:261.55:19-0.26:517:25Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:291.46:31-0.17:371.36:507:25Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:471.44:401.37:370.07:441.16:497:26Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:561.54:531.38:360.28:230.76:477:26Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:291.65:061.29:330.49:060.46:467:27New Moon7Sun
8Mon5:481.75:181.210:290.79:520.16:457:28New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:591.85:261.311:331.010:39-0.26:447:28New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:081.95:271.312:551.36:437:29Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:181.96:427:29Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:341.812:24-0.36:417:30Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:021.71:22-0.36:407:31Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:371.72:26-0.16:387:31First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:571.63:350.06:377:32First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:441.54:470.26:367:32First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:041.45:590.36:357:33First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:151.47:030.48:361.16:347:34Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:301.24:241.37:560.68:360.96:337:34Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:501.34:301.38:380.78:520.76:327:35Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:571.44:321.39:170.99:140.56:317:35Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:551.54:231.39:551.19:390.36:307:36Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:471.64:041.310:401.210:050.26:297:37Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:351.73:371.411:521.410:340.06:287:37Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:231.711:070.06:277:38Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:161.811:46-0.16:267:38Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:181.86:257:39Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:351.812:33-0.16:247:40Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:581.81:28-0.16:247:40Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:561.72:300.06:237:41Third Quarter30Tue
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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