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 9h 48m 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 - Jul 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:271.211:440.92:150.44:460.66:098:09First Quarter1Tue
2Wed11:381.22:480.75:200.46:098:09First Quarter2Wed
3Thu11:231.15:530.26:108:09First Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:191.26:250.06:108:09First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:421.46:58-0.26:108:08Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:481.57:34-0.36:118:08Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:581.68:10-0.46:118:08Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:131.68:47-0.56:128:08Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:341.69:24-0.56:128:08Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:021.610:02-0.56:138:08Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:311.510:39-0.46:138:07Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:011.511:17-0.36:148:07Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:281.411:56-0.26:148:07Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:491.46:171.13:131.16:158:07Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:051.38:421.012:380.13:120.86:158:06Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:141.211:181.01:230.43:360.56:168:06Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu10:151.22:120.74:110.16:168:05Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:021.24:55-0.26:178:05Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:101.45:44-0.46:188:05Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:311.66:38-0.66:188:04Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:311.77:32-0.76:198:04Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:181.78:26-0.76:198:03Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:571.79:18-0.76:208:03New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:321.62:151.59:341.510:07-0.66:208:02New Moon24Thu
25Fri3:471.510:53-0.46:218:02New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:321.45:091.310:571.311:35-0.16:228:01Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:581.36:301.212:361.16:228:00Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:201.37:591.112:120.21:500.96:238:00Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:371.29:531.012:460.42:430.66:237:59Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:401.21:120.73:260.46:247:58First Quarter30Wed
31Thu9:081.24:060.26:247:58First Quarter31Thu
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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