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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:56 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 10m at 11:09 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 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:541.210:03-0.96:595:18New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:421.110:45-0.87:005:18Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:181.09:181.011:27-0.77:005:19Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:300.89:420.91:330.812:09-0.47:005:20Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:420.69:540.82:150.512:57-0.17:005:21First Quarter5Sun
6Mon10:360.69:540.82:570.11:450.37:005:21First Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:480.83:45-0.27:005:22First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:421.04:33-0.67:005:23Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:061.15:27-0.87:005:24Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:001.26:21-1.07:005:24Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:421.27:09-1.17:005:25Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:181.28:03-1.27:005:26Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:51-1.17:005:27Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:541.09:33-1.07:005:28Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:061.010:15-0.97:005:29Full Moon15Wed
16Thu4:060.98:300.810:57-0.711:210.67:005:29Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:060.78:540.711:27-0.47:005:30Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:240.69:120.712:570.511:57 AM-0.26:595:31Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:120.49:120.61:570.212:150.16:595:32Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:420.62:450.06:595:33Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:540.73:33-0.26:595:34Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:420.84:15-0.46:585:35Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:000.94:57-0.66:585:35Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:061.05:45-0.76:585:36Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:181.06:27-0.86:575:37Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:181.07:09-0.96:575:38Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:241.07:51-1.09:091.06:565:39Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:33-1.16:565:40New Moon28Tue
29Wed1:241.07:000.99:09-1.08:390.86:555:40New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:541.07:240.99:51-0.99:330.76:555:41New Moon30Thu
31Fri4:180.97:420.810:33-0.710:390.56:545:42Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 6:02 pm — 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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