Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 10h 50m at 11:47 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Jan 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:001.17:251.19:28-0.99:231.06:595:18Full Moon1Mon
2Tue3:091.17:551.110:07-0.810:180.97:005:18Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:241.08:221.010:49-0.711:430.77:005:19Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:470.88:470.911:32-0.47:005:20Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:250.79:080.81:030.412:17-0.17:005:21Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:300.69:230.82:050.11:020.27:005:21Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:440.79:310.83:03-0.21:490.57:005:22Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon9:200.94:01-0.57:005:23Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:301.04:58-0.77:005:24Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:391.15:55-0.97:005:24Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:161.16:49-1.07:005:25Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:461.17:39-1.07:005:26Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:141.08:24-1.09:000.97:005:27New Moon13Sat
14Sun1:500.96:420.99:06-0.98:550.87:005:28New Moon14Sun
15Mon2:570.97:080.99:44-0.89:280.77:005:29New Moon15Mon
16Tue3:550.87:340.810:18-0.610:250.67:005:29Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:520.77:580.710:49-0.511:410.47:005:30Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:550.68:170.711:17-0.26:595:31Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:130.58:280.712:500.311:42 AM0.06:595:32Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:090.48:260.61:450.112:010.26:595:33First Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:120.72:34-0.16:595:34First Quarter21Sun
22Mon8:020.73:21-0.36:585:35First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:360.84:10-0.46:585:35First Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:210.94:58-0.66:585:36First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:160.95:46-0.76:575:37Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:481.06:31-0.86:575:38Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:431.07:14-0.98:160.96:565:39Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:010.95:561.07:55-1.08:000.96:565:40Full Moon28Sun
29Mon1:300.96:150.98:35-1.08:260.76:555:41Full Moon29Mon
30Tue2:510.96:350.99:15-0.99:090.66:555:41Full Moon30Tue
31Wed4:090.96:550.89:56-0.710:020.46:545:42Full Moon31Wed
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 6:42 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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