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 1h 46m 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 - Feb 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:191.06:07-0.76:545:43Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:541.06:55-0.86:535:43Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:010.97:37-0.86:535:44Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:14-0.86:525:45New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:480.88:47-0.76:515:46New Moon5Fri
6Sat2:150.86:430.89:17-0.79:160.66:515:47New Moon6Sat
7Sun3:280.86:560.89:45-0.510:070.56:505:48New Moon7Sun
8Mon4:370.77:080.710:12-0.410:580.36:495:48Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:480.67:160.710:39-0.211:440.16:495:49Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:070.67:190.711:070.16:485:50Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:410.67:160.712:27-0.111:37 AM0.36:475:51Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:040.81:10-0.36:465:52First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:240.91:58-0.56:455:52First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:401.02:54-0.66:455:53First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:031.13:57-0.86:445:54First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:431.15:05-0.96:435:55Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:051.16:12-1.06:425:55Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:12-1.06:415:56Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:121.15:321.08:07-0.97:390.86:405:57Full Moon19Fri
20Sat2:481.15:510.98:57-0.78:320.56:395:58Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:111.16:100.89:45-0.59:290.36:385:58Full Moon21Sun
22Mon5:271.16:290.810:30-0.210:270.06:375:59Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:421.06:450.811:160.211:26-0.26:366:00Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:011.06:530.812:030.56:356:01Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:320.96:400.812:24-0.312:550.76:346:01Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:280.95:260.91:22-0.42:310.96:336:02Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:471.02:20-0.46:326:03Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:431.13:21-0.46:316:03Third Quarter28Sun
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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