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 7h 35m 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 - May 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:481.912:23-0.46:227:41Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:101.81:28-0.36:217:42Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:221.72:37-0.16:207:43First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:061.63:470.26:207:43First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:341.54:590.47:411.26:197:44First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:411.32:541.46:110.67:471.06:187:45Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:291.33:091.37:210.88:050.86:177:45Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:561.43:181.38:251.08:250.56:167:46Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:081.53:121.39:261.28:460.36:167:47Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:061.62:041.310:421.39:090.16:157:47Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:531.79:350.06:147:48Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:331.810:05-0.16:147:48Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:141.810:37-0.16:137:49Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:571.811:15-0.16:127:50Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:501.811:57-0.16:127:50Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:551.86:117:51Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:071.712:450.06:117:52Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:541.71:360.06:107:52Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:181.62:290.16:107:53Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:331.53:250.36:097:53Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:431.44:270.56:360.96:097:54Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:331.21:491.45:420.86:500.66:087:55Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:181.41:501.37:121.07:200.26:087:55Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:381.71:441.48:471.37:59-0.26:077:56Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:441.91:201.510:321.58:42-0.56:077:56New Moon25Sun
26Mon6:422.09:28-0.66:077:57New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:372.110:18-0.76:067:58New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:322.011:12-0.66:067:58New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:301.96:067:59Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:341.812:10-0.46:067:59Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:351.61:10-0.26:058:00Waxing 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 6:02 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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