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 10h 29m 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 - Jan 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:501.26:51-1.08:221.16:595:17Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:311.27:41-1.18:201.17:005:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:141.16:101.28:30-1.18:331.07:005:19New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:281.16:461.19:18-1.09:060.97:005:20New Moon4Fri
5Sat3:371.17:211.010:03-0.99:580.87:005:20New Moon5Sat
6Sun4:411.07:550.910:48-0.711:170.67:005:21Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:460.88:280.811:29-0.47:005:22Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:010.68:570.812:450.412:07-0.17:005:23Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:410.59:210.71:560.212:390.17:005:23First Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:550.59:310.72:540.012:590.47:005:24First Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:050.73:46-0.17:005:25First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:120.84:34-0.37:005:26First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:170.85:19-0.57:005:27Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:100.96:02-0.67:005:28Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:010.96:43-0.77:005:28Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:550.97:21-0.88:460.97:005:29Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:050.97:57-0.88:410.87:005:30Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:560.96:230.98:31-0.88:530.87:005:31Full Moon18Fri
19Sat2:020.96:440.99:03-0.89:210.76:595:32Full Moon19Sat
20Sun3:060.87:060.99:35-0.810:020.66:595:33Full Moon20Sun
21Mon4:130.87:270.810:08-0.610:540.56:595:33Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:230.77:460.810:42-0.411:510.36:585:34Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:420.68:020.711:19-0.26:585:35Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:150.58:140.712:480.011:57 AM0.16:585:36Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:100.68:210.71:43-0.212:370.46:575:37Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:210.82:39-0.56:575:38Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:050.93:39-0.76:565:39Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:300.94:43-0.86:565:39Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:221.05:46-1.06:555:40Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:501.06:45-1.07:460.96:555:41Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:160.95:180.97:39-1.07:500.86:545:42Waning Crescent31Thu
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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