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 3h 28m 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 - Jul 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:301.210:210.91:220.33:550.76:098:09Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:481.21:560.64:320.56:098:09Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:501.25:080.36:108:09Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:171.25:440.16:108:09Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:351.36:21-0.16:108:08Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:501.46:59-0.26:118:08Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:371.47:37-0.36:118:08Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:401.58:14-0.46:128:08Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:551.58:51-0.46:128:08Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:171.59:27-0.56:138:08New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:411.510:03-0.46:138:07New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:071.53:071.311:431.310:40-0.36:148:07New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:331.44:521.212:341.26:148:07Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:561.46:301.11:211.06:158:07Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:171.38:131.02:040.86:158:06Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:341.310:131.012:430.42:470.56:168:06Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:461.21:290.73:330.26:168:05First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:181.19:50 AM1.32:181.04:23-0.16:178:05First Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:401.35:16-0.36:188:05First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:411.56:12-0.56:188:04Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:561.67:08-0.66:198:04Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:441.68:01-0.66:198:03Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:181.68:51-0.66:208:03Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:481.52:071.49:371.49:37-0.46:208:02Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:151.53:351.49:481.310:19-0.36:218:02Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:421.44:521.310:331.210:57-0.16:228:01Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:081.36:051.211:381.011:310.16:228:00Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:311.37:191.112:480.96:238:00Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:511.28:471.012:020.41:450.76:237:59Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:021.210:381.012:300.62:330.56:247:58Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:591.212:520.93:170.36:247:58Third Quarter31Tue
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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