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 5h 45m 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 - Aug 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:361.67:55-0.46:257:57Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:571.68:41-0.36:267:56Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:041.59:21-0.26:267:55Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:141.41:591.410:141.49:55-0.16:277:55Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:291.43:401.310:101.310:250.06:287:54Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:461.45:021.210:531.110:510.26:287:53Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:011.36:191.111:491.011:170.46:297:52Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:141.37:381.112:450.86:297:51Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:201.39:121.11:340.66:307:50Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:181.312:050.82:180.56:307:49Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:121.33:000.36:317:49Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:031.43:430.26:327:48Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:241.54:290.06:327:47Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:191.65:18-0.16:337:46Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:371.76:11-0.26:337:45Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:491.77:03-0.36:347:44Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:591.77:54-0.36:347:43Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:281.78:42-0.36:357:42Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:221.63:091.78:381.49:28-0.16:367:41New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:401.54:411.69:251.210:130.16:367:40New Moon20Sun
21Mon6:571.56:081.610:180.911:000.46:377:39New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:151.47:311.611:170.611:480.86:377:38Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:301.48:591.612:200.46:387:37Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:421.510:381.612:421.11:250.26:387:35Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:451.51:531.42:290.06:397:34First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:321.77:09 AM1.64:151.63:33-0.16:397:33First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:551.84:39-0.16:407:32First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:451.85:460.06:407:31First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:391.86:490.06:417:30Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:071.77:440.16:427:29Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:041.78:290.26:427:28Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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