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 47m 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 - Mar 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:321.14:27-0.46:306:04Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:111.15:31-0.46:296:05Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:261.16:27-0.46:286:05Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:331.07:14-0.48:050.96:276:06Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:221.05:191.07:52-0.38:070.86:266:07Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:111.05:230.98:25-0.28:320.76:256:07New Moon6Sat
7Sun3:271.05:310.98:56-0.19:030.56:236:08New Moon7Sun
8Mon4:331.05:380.99:260.19:350.36:226:09New Moon8Mon
9Tue5:361.05:440.99:570.310:080.16:216:09New Moon9Tue
10Wed6:391.05:460.910:320.510:450.06:206:10Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:471.15:441.011:110.811:27-0.26:196:10Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:051.25:341.011:561.06:186:11Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:531.212:16-0.36:176:12Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:571.31:14-0.47:157:12First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:511.43:19-0.57:147:13First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:431.44:32-0.57:137:14First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:041.35:49-0.57:127:14Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:551.27:02-0.47:251.17:117:15Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:291.35:091.18:06-0.38:030.97:107:15Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:141.35:261.19:02-0.18:470.67:087:16Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:391.45:431.09:530.19:320.47:077:17Full Moon21Sun
22Mon5:531.46:001.010:420.410:170.17:067:17Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:011.56:121.111:320.711:02-0.17:057:18Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:061.56:151.112:300.97:047:18Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:131.55:551.11:501.17:027:19Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:281.412:37-0.27:017:20Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:011.41:29-0.27:007:20Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:231.42:26-0.16:597:21Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:521.43:280.06:587:21Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:381.44:340.06:567:22Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:281.35:410.16:557:22Third Quarter31Wed
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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