Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 12h 54m at 1:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:10 pm (1.5 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 - Nov 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:211.71:171.57:121.35:570.97:186:18Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:331.73:011.67:191.07:101.17:196:18Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:431.64:191.87:440.78:181.37:206:17Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:521.64:252.07:190.38:181.56:215:16New Moon4Sun
5Mon2:031.75:252.17:590.09:091.76:215:15New Moon5Mon
6Tue2:181.86:212.28:43-0.29:521.86:225:15New Moon6Tue
7Wed2:381.97:182.29:32-0.310:241.96:235:14New Moon7Wed
8Thu3:061.98:182.110:25-0.310:521.96:245:13Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:401.99:241.911:22-0.26:245:13Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:111.810:331.81:201.812:240.06:255:12Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:301.71:280.26:265:12First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:310.46:275:11First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:091.69:58 AM1.36:011.33:370.76:285:10First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:381.612:231.36:081.14:480.96:285:10First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:011.52:031.46:310.86:031.16:295:10Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:191.53:251.56:530.67:151.36:305:09Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:281.44:281.67:160.48:171.46:315:09Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:201.45:151.77:390.29:081.56:325:08Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:421.55:531.78:040.19:441.56:335:08Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:341.56:291.78:320.010:081.66:335:08Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:531.67:061.79:02-0.110:291.66:345:07Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:081.67:471.79:35-0.16:355:07Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:341.710:10-0.16:365:07Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:281.610:48-0.16:375:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:201.611:280.06:375:06Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:571.512:110.16:385:06Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:211.512:560.26:395:06Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:371.41:460.46:405:06Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:571.011:471.35:000.92:430.76:415:06Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:091.15:120.54:000.96:415:06Waning Crescent30Fri
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 6:54 am — 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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