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 4h 35m 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 - Jun 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:051.51:210.06:058:00Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:441.49:331.12:130.35:171.06:058:01Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:141.43:030.55:450.86:058:01Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:221.012:341.33:510.86:120.66:058:02Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:171.112:441.34:461.06:390.46:048:02Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:561.212:241.36:201.27:070.26:048:03Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:131.47:360.06:048:03Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:591.58:07-0.16:048:04Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:311.68:39-0.26:048:04Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:001.69:11-0.36:048:04New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:311.79:45-0.36:048:05New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:051.710:21-0.36:048:05New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:421.610:58-0.36:048:06New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:201.611:38-0.26:048:06Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:571.66:058:06Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:291.512:21-0.16:058:07Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:541.48:531.01:060.14:120.96:058:07First Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:131.311:321.01:550.44:310.66:058:07First Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:251.32:470.75:030.36:058:07First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:341.211:30 AM1.33:491.05:430.06:058:08First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:081.411:25 AM1.35:291.36:29-0.36:068:08Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:241.67:17-0.56:068:08Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:241.78:06-0.76:068:08Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:141.78:55-0.76:068:08Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:581.79:43-0.76:078:08Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:391.62:141.511:051.510:30-0.56:078:09Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:181.63:441.411:271.411:17-0.46:078:09Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:561.55:051.31:091.36:088:09Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:321.46:271.112:01-0.22:201.16:088:09Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:041.38:051.012:440.13:120.96:088:09Waning 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 6:42 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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