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 10h 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 - Aug 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:321.78:22-0.56:257:57Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:051.69:08-0.46:267:56New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:311.69:49-0.36:267:55New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:531.52:291.410:111.410:26-0.26:277:55New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:141.43:591.310:341.310:580.06:287:54New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:341.45:211.211:461.211:270.26:287:53Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:511.36:451.112:581.06:297:52Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:021.38:191.01:510.86:297:51Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:021.210:221.012:180.72:330.66:307:50Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:461.312:400.93:130.46:307:50First Quarter10Sat
11Sun8:221.33:520.26:317:49First Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:401.44:330.16:327:48First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:061.55:170.06:327:47First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:081.66:06-0.26:337:46Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:221.76:56-0.36:337:45Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:251.77:45-0.36:347:44Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:331.78:33-0.46:347:43Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:391.79:18-0.36:357:42Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:051.63:241.79:001.510:04-0.26:367:41Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:231.65:021.69:511.310:490.16:367:40Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:401.56:351.610:511.011:370.46:377:39Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:551.48:091.511:570.76:377:38Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:061.49:511.512:300.81:040.46:387:37Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:101.411:461.61:361.22:070.26:387:35Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:551.53:221.53:090.06:397:34Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:471.84:12-0.16:397:33Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:331.95:17-0.16:407:32Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:511.96:23-0.16:407:31Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:451.97:24-0.16:417:30Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:181.88:170.06:427:29Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:321.71:211.610:311.69:010.16:427:28Waning Crescent31Sat
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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