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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 08m at 12:13 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:361.47:13-1.26:595:17Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:191.48:05-1.38:491.27:005:18Full Moon2Fri
3Sat1:011.37:011.28:57-1.28:401.17:005:19Full Moon3Sat
4Sun2:281.27:401.19:48-1.19:121.07:005:20Full Moon4Sun
5Mon3:441.28:171.010:38-0.910:170.97:005:20Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:551.08:500.911:26-0.77:005:21Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:100.89:200.812:140.712:11-0.47:005:22Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:470.69:430.71:460.412:500.07:005:23Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri10:070.59:560.72:520.21:180.37:005:23Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:340.73:45-0.17:005:24Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:240.84:31-0.37:005:25Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:470.95:14-0.57:005:26Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:061.05:55-0.67:005:27Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:261.06:36-0.77:005:28Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:391.07:15-0.87:005:28Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:431.07:53-0.97:005:29Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:30-0.97:005:30New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:301.09:05-0.97:005:31New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:430.99:37-0.96:595:32New Moon19Mon
20Tue2:500.97:530.910:09-0.810:340.76:595:33New Moon20Tue
21Wed4:070.88:100.810:41-0.611:570.56:595:33Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:330.68:230.711:14-0.46:585:34Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:120.58:290.712:490.311:50 AM-0.16:585:35Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:210.58:260.71:330.012:270.26:585:36First Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:110.72:19-0.36:575:37First Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:560.83:10-0.66:575:38First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:171.04:08-0.86:565:39First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:521.15:09-1.06:565:39Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:181.16:12-1.16:555:40Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:431.17:11-1.28:091.06:555:41Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:081.18:06-1.26:545:42Full Moon31Sat
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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