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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:56 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 9h 48m at 11:09 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - May 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:561.22:561.46:340.87:460.86:227:41Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:281.32:591.37:350.98:040.66:227:42Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:391.42:571.38:341.18:260.36:217:42Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:371.62:511.49:351.28:530.16:207:43New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:281.82:421.410:451.49:24-0.16:197:44New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:161.910:01-0.36:187:44New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:062.010:44-0.46:187:45New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:012.011:35-0.46:177:46Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:031.96:167:46Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:121.812:33-0.36:157:47Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:141.71:36-0.26:157:48First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:561.62:430.06:147:48First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:241.53:510.35:581.26:137:49First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:471.45:050.56:330.96:137:49First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:551.42:071.46:290.87:110.56:127:50Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:321.52:211.38:001.17:490.26:127:51Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:531.72:231.49:341.38:250.06:117:51Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:581.89:00-0.26:107:52Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:511.99:35-0.26:107:53Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:371.910:10-0.36:097:53Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:211.810:48-0.26:097:54Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:071.811:29-0.16:097:54Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:591.76:087:55Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:591.612:140.06:087:56Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:521.61:010.16:077:56Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:251.51:480.26:077:57Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:461.52:340.46:077:57Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:581.43:170.66:340.96:067:58Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:371.01:031.44:040.86:380.76:067:58Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:381.112:581.35:071.06:550.46:067:59Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:001.312:471.36:471.27:180.16:057:59Waning Crescent31Mon
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 6:02 pm — 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 84% 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 (84% 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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