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 7h 04m 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:131.510:531.612:051.31:100.36:427:27Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:571.612:511.52:020.16:437:26Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:181.73:010.06:437:25Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:221.94:05-0.16:447:23Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:192.05:14-0.16:447:22Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:572.06:25-0.16:457:21Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:221.97:290.06:457:20Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:291.81:391.88:071.78:260.16:467:19Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:441.73:201.88:341.59:160.36:467:17New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:011.74:451.89:161.310:010.56:477:16New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:181.66:011.810:011.010:420.86:487:15New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:331.67:121.810:470.811:211.16:487:14New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:431.68:251.811:330.66:497:13Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:381.69:451.812:011.412:200.56:497:11Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:581.611:271.812:561.61:090.46:507:10Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:000.46:507:09Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:141.92:550.46:517:08First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:091.93:550.46:517:06First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:591.94:570.46:527:05First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:361.95:580.46:527:04First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:411.96:520.56:537:03Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:181.87:380.56:537:01Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:151.81:531.79:031.68:180.66:547:00Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:201.83:351.79:081.48:540.76:546:59Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:261.74:541.79:261.29:290.96:556:58Full Moon25Fri
26Sat5:321.76:041.89:501.010:051.26:556:57Full Moon26Sat
27Sun5:361.77:091.910:190.710:451.46:566:55Full Moon27Sun
28Mon5:361.78:162.010:550.511:311.66:566:54Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:311.89:292.111:370.36:576:53Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:031.910:562.112:411.912:280.26:586:52Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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