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 4h 14m 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 - Feb 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:450.87:540.711:12-0.411:480.26:545:43Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:210.78:040.711:57-0.16:535:44Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:150.78:070.712:54-0.112:440.36:525:45First Quarter3Mon
4Tue11:230.77:540.71:55-0.41:360.66:525:46First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:310.92:56-0.76:515:46First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:071.13:59-0.86:505:47First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:031.15:06-0.96:505:48Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:391.16:11-1.06:495:49Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:591.17:11-1.06:485:50Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:121.08:03-0.98:370.96:475:50Full Moon10Mon
11Tue1:411.06:260.98:48-0.88:340.86:475:51Full Moon11Tue
12Wed2:580.96:430.89:27-0.79:070.76:465:52Full Moon12Wed
13Thu4:040.97:010.810:00-0.59:560.56:455:53Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:060.87:150.710:29-0.310:500.36:445:54Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:110.77:240.710:540.011:430.26:435:54Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:240.67:210.711:170.26:425:55Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:570.67:000.712:330.011:37 AM0.46:425:56Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:360.81:21-0.26:415:57Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:010.92:09-0.36:405:57Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:191.03:00-0.46:395:58Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:331.13:56-0.56:385:59Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:021.14:55-0.56:375:59Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:281.15:52-0.66:366:00Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:531.16:44-0.76:356:01Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:30-0.76:346:02Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:561.15:451.08:14-0.77:550.96:336:02New Moon26Wed
27Thu2:361.15:560.98:55-0.68:360.66:326:03New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:041.16:080.99:38-0.49:230.46:316:04New Moon28Fri
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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