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 3h 57m 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 - Dec 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:391.14:301.03:100.46:425:06Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:061.312:181.15:150.74:290.76:435:06Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:251.22:141.25:550.46:161.06:445:06Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:391.23:501.46:320.18:191.26:445:06Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:371.24:591.57:05-0.26:455:06Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:461.67:36-0.36:465:06Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:221.68:07-0.46:475:06New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:561.68:38-0.56:475:06New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:321.59:11-0.56:485:06New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:47-0.56:495:07New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:371.410:24-0.46:495:07Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:111.411:03-0.46:505:07Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:011.310:331.311:41-0.36:515:07Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:541.212:17-0.16:515:08Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:071.112:530.16:525:08First Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:121.11:280.36:525:08First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:020.65:070.52:100.56:535:09First Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:551.05:130.26:545:09First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:221.15:34-0.26:241.06:545:10Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:161.36:05-0.56:555:10Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:021.56:44-0.86:555:11Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:461.57:27-1.06:565:11Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:311.58:15-1.18:491.46:565:12Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:011.47:161.49:05-1.28:461.36:575:12Full Moon24Thu
25Fri2:241.49:58-1.16:575:13Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:411.38:431.210:51-0.910:181.16:575:13Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:591.29:201.011:46-0.76:585:14Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:241.09:510.912:260.812:39-0.36:585:15Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:190.810:160.92:090.61:310.06:595:15Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:480.710:360.83:200.22:240.46:595:16Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:130.74:19-0.13:480.76:595:17Third 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 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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