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 10h 31m 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 - Apr 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:131.52:11-0.26:537:24First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:131.53:15-0.16:527:24First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:191.54:25-0.16:517:25First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:361.45:390.06:561.36:507:25Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:211.33:531.36:510.17:171.06:497:26Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:271.44:101.27:580.37:570.76:477:26Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:591.54:271.28:590.58:390.46:467:27Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:161.74:431.29:560.89:230.16:457:28Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:241.84:561.310:561.010:08-0.26:447:28Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:281.85:061.312:031.26:437:29Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:301.85:031.41:301.46:427:29Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:341.86:417:30Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:471.712:42-0.26:407:31Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:131.61:41-0.16:387:31Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:421.52:440.16:377:32Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:371.53:490.26:367:32Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:021.44:550.36:357:33Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:171.36:000.58:111.16:347:34Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:481.23:301.37:000.68:010.96:337:34Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:151.33:401.37:530.88:170.76:327:35Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:251.43:451.38:400.98:390.56:317:35Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:241.53:431.39:251.19:040.36:307:36Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:151.63:371.310:111.29:300.26:297:37New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:011.73:321.411:061.310:000.06:287:37New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:451.83:131.412:401.46:277:38New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:331.811:10-0.16:267:39New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:261.811:55-0.16:257:39Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:291.86:247:40Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:411.812:46-0.16:247:40Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:431.71:440.06:237:41First Quarter30Sun
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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