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 11h 42m 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 - Dec 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:371.45:410.25:541.26:425:06Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:461.66:18-0.27:341.36:435:06Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:081.44:441.77:01-0.58:381.46:445:06Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:271.55:351.87:46-0.79:091.56:445:06New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:051.56:241.88:34-0.89:171.56:455:06New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:591.67:111.79:23-0.89:281.56:465:06New Moon6Thu
7Fri2:581.68:001.510:14-0.79:591.46:475:06Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:581.58:491.411:07-0.511:141.36:475:06Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:561.39:361.311:59-0.36:485:06Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:001.110:161.21:481.112:510.06:495:07Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:420.910:501.13:160.91:390.26:495:07First Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:380.811:161.14:170.62:260.56:505:07First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:550.85:010.43:170.76:515:07First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:011.05:370.25:100.96:515:08First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:401.16:08-0.16:525:08Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:161.26:39-0.26:535:09Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:391.37:09-0.46:535:09Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:021.37:41-0.56:545:09Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:271.38:13-0.66:545:10Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:561.38:46-0.69:471.26:555:10Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:071.27:271.39:19-0.69:511.26:555:11Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:441.28:011.29:52-0.66:565:11Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:341.210:26-0.56:565:12Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:041.111:01-0.46:575:12Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:550.99:271.02:250.911:38 AM-0.36:575:13Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:530.79:440.92:380.612:180.06:585:13Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:210.69:540.93:030.41:000.36:585:14Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri11:550.79:560.93:370.11:480.66:585:15Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:510.94:19-0.26:595:15Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:101.15:07-0.66:595:16Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:111.25:58-0.88:091.16:595:17Waning Crescent31Mon
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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