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 5h 47m 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 - May 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:411.96:227:42Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:481.812:48-0.26:217:42Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:551.71:520.06:207:43Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:501.62:560.26:207:43Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:291.54:000.47:021.26:197:44Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:581.45:060.67:121.06:187:45Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:481.22:191.46:160.87:310.86:177:45Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:171.32:341.37:271.07:520.66:167:46Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:311.42:381.38:331.28:140.46:167:47Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:301.52:161.39:331.38:390.26:157:47Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:171.61:371.410:341.49:060.16:147:48New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:561.79:350.06:147:48New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:341.810:07-0.16:137:49New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:131.810:41-0.16:127:50New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:571.811:19-0.16:127:50Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:461.76:117:51Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:411.712:010.06:117:52Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:321.712:480.06:107:52Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:091.61:370.16:107:53First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:351.52:300.35:531.16:097:53First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:541.43:280.55:510.96:097:54First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:441.21:071.44:350.86:150.66:087:55First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:321.41:161.46:031.06:510.26:087:55Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:541.61:221.47:471.37:32-0.16:077:56Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:031.81:231.59:211.48:16-0.46:077:56Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:021.99:02-0.56:077:57Full Moon26Sat
27Sun6:542.09:51-0.66:067:58Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:451.910:41-0.56:067:58Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:351.911:33-0.46:067:59Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:261.76:067:59Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:171.612:27-0.26:058:00Waning 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 6:42 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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