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 1h 12m 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
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Dec 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:541.611:05-0.26:425:06Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:271.510:521.411:48-0.16:435:06Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:191.412:310.06:435:06Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:351.31:120.26:445:06First Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:471.21:510.46:455:06First Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:190.811:511.26:020.82:290.66:465:06First Quarter6Mon
7Tue11:461.25:420.56:465:06First Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:311.25:580.26:475:06Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:131.36:210.07:201.26:485:06Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:531.46:48-0.36:485:07Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:301.57:19-0.56:495:07Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:091.67:55-0.76:505:07Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:501.68:35-0.89:181.56:505:07Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:411.59:18-0.96:515:08Full Moon14Tue
15Wed1:571.510:06-0.86:525:08Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:111.410:56-0.76:525:08Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:341.39:431.211:49-0.56:535:09Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:091.110:121.11:151.012:43-0.26:545:09Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:180.910:361.02:380.71:370.16:545:10Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon11:000.810:541.03:380.42:370.56:555:10Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:130.94:320.04:130.86:555:10Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:071.15:22-0.37:511.06:565:11Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:331.36:09-0.56:565:11Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:241.46:53-0.76:575:12Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:021.47:35-0.86:575:13Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:351.38:15-0.86:575:13New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:071.28:53-0.86:585:14New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:30-0.86:585:14New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:531.110:06-0.76:585:15New Moon29Wed
30Thu1:581.110:40-0.66:595:16Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri2:200.98:590.911:13-0.46:595:16Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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