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 8h 01m 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 - Mar 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:151.04:351.07:36-0.57:470.76:306:04Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:361.04:570.98:24-0.38:190.66:296:05New Moon2Sat
3Sun3:451.15:190.99:05-0.28:540.46:286:06New Moon3Sun
4Mon4:471.05:400.99:420.09:320.36:276:06New Moon4Mon
5Tue5:451.05:570.910:150.210:110.16:256:07New Moon5Tue
6Wed6:421.06:090.910:470.410:520.06:246:07Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:431.06:110.911:170.611:38-0.16:236:08Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:511.06:050.911:450.86:226:09Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:041.012:27-0.16:216:09Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:081.01:19-0.17:207:10First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:561.13:16-0.17:197:11First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:111.14:17-0.17:177:11First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:451.15:20-0.17:167:12First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:491.16:20-0.18:191.07:157:13Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:541.17:14-0.18:131.07:147:13Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:331.15:061.18:02-0.18:280.87:137:14Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:061.15:201.18:450.08:510.67:127:14Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:221.25:341.09:260.19:220.47:107:15Full Moon18Mon
19Tue5:301.35:471.010:070.39:580.27:097:16Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:341.46:011.110:500.610:40-0.17:087:16Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:381.46:151.111:370.811:29-0.27:077:17Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:441.56:291.212:281.07:067:17Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:571.56:451.212:24-0.31:251.27:047:18Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:181.47:011.31:27-0.42:341.37:037:19Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:451.42:34-0.34:291.37:027:19Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:021.43:47-0.37:017:20Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:571.35:03-0.17:191.27:007:20Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:351.26:200.07:401.16:587:21Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:331.24:051.27:300.18:100.96:577:21Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:011.34:301.28:290.38:390.76:567:22Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:141.34:531.19:190.59:080.56:557:23Waning Crescent31Sun
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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