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 4h 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:041.62:501.59:391.59:050.36:437:26Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:121.64:031.59:361.39:350.56:437:25Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:231.55:081.59:551.210:010.66:447:24Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:341.56:091.510:251.010:240.86:447:23Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:411.57:111.511:000.910:481.06:457:22Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:431.58:151.511:380.711:131.26:457:20Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:411.59:291.512:180.66:467:19Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:371.61:020.56:467:18Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:281.61:490.46:477:17Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:391.72:400.36:477:16Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:421.83:350.36:487:14Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:181.94:350.26:487:13Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:481.95:370.26:497:12Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:461.96:380.26:497:11Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:461.912:351.87:541.77:340.26:507:09Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:581.82:341.87:581.58:270.46:507:08Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:121.74:081.98:331.29:160.66:517:07New Moon17Sun
18Mon5:271.75:302.09:160.910:050.96:517:06New Moon18Mon
19Tue5:421.76:452.010:020.610:541.26:527:05New Moon19Tue
20Wed5:551.77:582.110:530.411:491.56:527:03Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:061.79:142.111:480.26:537:02Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:081.810:412.01:041.712:470.16:537:01Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:520.16:547:00First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:292.02:590.26:556:58First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:542.04:080.36:556:57First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:592.05:180.46:566:56First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:241.96:240.56:566:55Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:291.812:501.69:571.67:210.76:576:53Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:351.82:321.69:051.58:060.86:576:52Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:451.73:461.79:001.48:430.96:586:51Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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