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 6h 59m 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 - Jul 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:241.410:30 AM1.37:121.36:25-0.46:098:09Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:541.57:15-0.56:098:09Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:551.68:02-0.66:108:09Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:371.68:47-0.66:108:09Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:121.69:30-0.56:118:08Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:431.510:09-0.46:118:08Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:131.510:46-0.36:118:08Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:421.411:21-0.26:128:08Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:091.311:540.06:128:08Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:331.36:071.02:441.06:138:08Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:511.28:080.912:250.23:110.86:138:07Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:021.210:530.812:530.53:420.66:148:07Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:591.21:170.74:150.46:148:07Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:461.24:490.26:158:06Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:321.35:250.06:158:06Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:371.36:04-0.26:168:06Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:431.46:45-0.46:178:05Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:161.57:28-0.56:178:05Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:281.68:12-0.66:188:05Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:491.68:56-0.66:188:04New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:581.59:41-0.66:198:04New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:391.53:331.59:361.410:25-0.56:198:03New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:031.45:081.410:331.211:11-0.26:208:03New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:271.46:431.311:481.011:590.16:218:02Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:481.38:211.21:060.76:218:01Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:061.310:131.212:490.42:120.46:228:01Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:201.31:420.83:110.16:228:00First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:151.39:23 AM1.32:421.14:09-0.26:238:00First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:181.48:35 AM1.45:181.45:07-0.36:237:59First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:431.56:06-0.46:247:58Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:541.67:02-0.46:257:58Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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