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 6h 44m 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 - Apr 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:181.45:131.110:020.69:370.46:547:23New Moon1Mon
2Tue6:141.45:271.110:400.810:060.26:537:24New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:051.45:331.211:161.010:370.16:517:24New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:541.55:281.211:541.111:110.16:507:25New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:451.55:231.212:401.26:497:26Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:411.55:251.31:441.36:487:26Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:471.412:350.16:477:27Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:061.41:250.16:467:27Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:211.42:190.16:457:28First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:111.43:150.26:437:29First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:421.44:140.36:427:29First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:041.45:170.37:271.16:417:30First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:181.23:221.36:200.47:331.06:407:30Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:181.33:361.37:210.67:520.76:397:31Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:411.43:491.38:180.78:190.56:387:31Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:511.64:021.39:120.98:530.26:377:32Full Moon16Tue
17Wed5:531.74:151.310:041.19:33-0.16:367:33Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:511.94:301.410:581.210:18-0.26:357:33Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:491.94:491.511:561.411:08-0.36:347:34Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:481.95:141.51:091.56:337:35Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:531.85:461.612:04-0.32:281.66:327:35Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:021.76:301.51:06-0.23:391.56:317:36Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:101.62:14-0.14:481.56:307:36Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:061.63:240.15:481.36:297:37Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:491.54:370.36:351.16:287:38Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:321.32:231.45:530.57:140.96:277:38Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:141.32:511.47:090.77:480.76:267:39Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:371.43:151.38:180.98:180.56:257:39Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:481.53:321.39:191.18:450.46:247:40Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:461.63:391.310:151.29:110.26:237:41New Moon30Tue
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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