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 (tomorrow) : in 11h 42m at 12:56 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:47 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 - Mar 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:120.912:15-0.26:296:04Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:461.01:01-0.36:286:05First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:001.11:54-0.46:276:06First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:281.22:54-0.46:266:06First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:111.24:00-0.56:256:07First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:541.25:09-0.66:246:08Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:14-0.66:236:08Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:201.24:301.17:12-0.56:590.96:216:09Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:071.24:451.08:06-0.47:470.66:206:10Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:351.35:031.08:56-0.18:360.36:196:10Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:531.45:201.09:450.29:260.06:186:11Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:061.46:361.011:370.511:19-0.27:177:12Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:171.46:491.012:340.87:167:12Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:331.46:541.112:16-0.41:431.07:157:13Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:591.36:351.11:16-0.43:191.17:137:13Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:441.32:18-0.47:127:14Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:501.33:24-0.37:117:15Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:141.34:35-0.27:107:15Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:521.25:47-0.17:097:16Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:381.26:540.07:077:16Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:161.17:490.08:551.07:067:17Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:381.15:181.18:320.18:520.87:057:18Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:511.15:251.19:080.39:100.77:047:18Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:541.25:331.19:400.49:360.57:037:19New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:501.25:381.110:110.610:040.37:017:19New Moon25Sat
26Sun6:431.35:401.110:440.710:340.27:007:20New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:351.35:401.111:210.911:060.16:597:21New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:291.45:401.212:091.16:587:21Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:291.45:291.21:411.26:577:22Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:401.412:25-0.16:567:22Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:091.51:14-0.16:547:23Waxing 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 6:21 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 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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