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 4h 12m 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 - Jun 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:551.710:18-0.26:058:00New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:311.710:53-0.16:058:01New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:101.611:29-0.16:058:01Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:511.66:058:02Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:321.612:070.06:058:02Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:061.512:470.16:048:03Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:311.48:531.01:280.35:171.06:048:03First Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:491.411:541.02:130.55:210.76:048:03First Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:591.33:030.75:390.56:048:04First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:521.112:031.34:051.06:070.26:048:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:151.312:061.35:341.26:44-0.16:048:05Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:231.612:111.47:471.47:27-0.46:048:05Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:201.712:241.59:181.58:14-0.66:048:05Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:101.81:041.610:001.69:02-0.76:048:06Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:571.82:101.610:111.69:52-0.76:058:06Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:421.83:251.610:311.510:44-0.66:058:06Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:271.74:461.511:221.411:37-0.46:058:07Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:101.66:071.41:011.36:058:07Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:511.57:351.212:31-0.22:241.16:058:07Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:291.49:241.11:250.13:290.96:058:08Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:031.311:341.02:180.44:250.66:068:08Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:311.33:100.75:140.46:068:08Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:361.111:50 AM1.24:050.95:570.26:068:08Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:311.211:44 AM1.25:431.26:360.06:068:08Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:221.37:12-0.16:078:08Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:121.47:46-0.26:078:09Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:371.58:20-0.36:078:09Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:571.58:53-0.36:088:09Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:181.59:26-0.36:088:09New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:421.59:59-0.36:088:09New Moon30Sun
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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