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 9h 31m 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Feb 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:270.97:140.710:38-0.411:040.16:545:43Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:490.87:310.711:22-0.16:535:44Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:200.77:450.712:10-0.212:060.26:525:45Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:060.77:530.71:15-0.412:500.56:525:46Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:460.82:20-0.66:515:46Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:200.93:26-0.76:505:47Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:211.04:35-0.86:505:48Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:421.05:42-0.86:495:49Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:381.06:43-0.86:485:50Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:330.97:36-0.88:400.86:475:50Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:360.95:440.88:20-0.78:340.76:475:51New Moon11Sun
12Mon2:480.96:000.88:58-0.68:520.66:465:52New Moon12Mon
13Tue3:480.86:170.89:30-0.49:240.56:455:53New Moon13Tue
14Wed4:450.86:340.79:58-0.310:050.36:445:54New Moon14Wed
15Thu5:420.76:470.710:24-0.110:500.26:435:54Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:420.76:540.710:490.111:380.06:425:55Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:520.66:530.711:130.36:415:56Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:190.66:490.812:27-0.111:35 AM0.56:415:57Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:480.81:16-0.26:405:57First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:410.92:08-0.36:395:58First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:000.93:03-0.46:385:59First Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:571.04:01-0.46:375:59First Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:121.05:01-0.56:366:00Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:001.05:57-0.66:356:01Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:481.06:48-0.67:110.96:346:02Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:411.04:591.07:35-0.67:310.86:336:02Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:161.15:130.98:19-0.58:090.66:326:03Full Moon27Tue
28Wed3:391.15:290.99:03-0.38:520.36:316:04Full Moon28Wed
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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