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 2h 30m 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 - Aug 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:421.24:010.26:257:57Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:261.34:460.16:267:56Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:441.45:330.06:267:56Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:451.56:20-0.16:277:55Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:491.57:06-0.26:277:54Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:301.57:49-0.36:287:53Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:251.612:061.59:351.58:29-0.36:297:52Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:361.51:501.59:161.49:07-0.26:297:51New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:521.53:171.49:321.39:45-0.16:307:51New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:101.54:441.410:081.210:220.06:307:50New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:271.46:081.410:551.011:020.36:317:49New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:441.47:331.311:490.711:440.66:317:48Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:581.49:031.312:480.56:327:47Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:101.410:461.412:290.91:480.26:337:46Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:161.41:181.22:480.06:337:45First Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:101.53:50-0.16:347:44First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:281.64:54-0.26:347:43First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:221.75:59-0.36:357:42Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:311.77:02-0.26:357:41Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:341.77:58-0.26:367:40Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:491.62:011.69:101.58:470.06:377:39Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:081.63:261.59:181.49:290.16:377:38Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:271.54:371.59:431.210:040.36:387:37Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:471.55:421.410:181.110:340.56:387:36Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:041.46:461.410:580.911:010.76:397:35Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:181.47:511.411:410.811:250.96:397:34Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:241.49:041.412:260.66:407:32Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:191.41:140.56:407:31Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:101.52:030.46:417:30Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:041.52:540.36:417:29Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:321.63:470.36:427:28Third Quarter31Fri
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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