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 : in 49m at 12:13 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:09 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:401.85:330.26:427:27First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:131.86:280.16:437:26Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:281.87:190.16:437:24Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:091.88:040.16:447:23Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:071.81:241.79:131.68:450.16:457:22Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:151.73:121.79:101.59:240.36:457:21Full Moon6Sat
7Sun6:251.74:461.79:361.310:030.56:467:20Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:361.66:101.710:141.010:440.86:467:18Full Moon8Mon
9Tue6:441.67:311.810:580.711:291.16:477:17Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:491.68:551.811:470.56:477:16Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:481.610:291.912:251.412:430.26:487:15Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:321.72:101.71:430.16:487:13Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:172.02:480.06:497:12Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:122.03:570.06:497:11Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:532.15:110.06:507:10Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:512.06:240.16:507:09Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:111.97:290.26:517:07Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:211.91:521.88:581.78:240.46:517:06Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:341.83:231.89:051.59:090.56:527:05Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:481.74:381.79:281.39:450.86:527:04New Moon20Sat
21Sun6:021.75:461.79:571.110:151.06:537:02New Moon21Sun
22Mon6:121.66:491.810:270.910:411.26:537:01New Moon22Mon
23Tue6:141.67:511.811:000.811:051.46:547:00New Moon23Tue
24Wed5:581.68:561.811:350.611:291.66:546:59Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:241.712:140.56:556:57Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:161.812:580.56:556:56Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:031.91:480.46:566:55Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:282.02:440.46:576:54First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:072.03:440.46:576:53First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:442.04:460.56:586:51First Quarter30Tue
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 5:41 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 90% 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 (90% 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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