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 1h 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 - Sep 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:301.74:420.26:427:27Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:461.75:380.26:437:25Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:411.86:310.26:447:24Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:151.77:190.26:447:23Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:191.71:091.68:351.68:040.26:457:22Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:301.72:501.78:401.48:460.36:457:21Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:441.74:171.79:041.29:280.56:467:20New Moon7Fri
8Sat5:581.65:361.89:401.010:090.76:467:18New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:111.66:501.810:220.710:531.06:477:17New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:241.68:041.911:110.411:391.36:477:16Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:351.79:231.912:060.26:487:15Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:441.710:531.912:311.61:080.16:487:13Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:451.81:471.82:140.16:497:12First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:361.93:230.16:497:11First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:251.94:340.16:507:10First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:411.95:460.26:507:09First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:091.96:530.36:517:07Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:291.81:391.78:401.67:500.56:517:06Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:481.73:041.78:501.58:380.66:527:05Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:061.74:151.79:091.39:170.86:527:04Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:241.75:191.79:311.19:481.06:537:02Full Moon21Fri
22Sat5:381.66:161.79:560.910:151.26:537:01Full Moon22Sat
23Sun5:471.67:111.810:240.810:401.46:547:00Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:471.78:061.810:560.711:041.56:546:59Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:391.79:061.811:320.611:281.66:556:57Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:331.712:140.56:556:56Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:261.81:010.56:566:55Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:321.81:530.56:576:54Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:361.92:480.56:576:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:521.93:460.56:586:51Third Quarter30Sun
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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