Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide : in 1h 30m at 1:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:10 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8764165
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Aug 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:031.46:131.112:131.06:257:57Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:201.37:361.112:590.86:267:56Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:341.39:091.11:430.66:267:56Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:431.310:581.112:240.72:270.36:277:55Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:471.31:051.03:140.16:277:54First Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:481.44:07-0.16:287:53First Quarter6Tue
7Wed8:371.55:04-0.36:287:53First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:401.66:04-0.46:297:52Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:371.67:03-0.46:307:51Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:141.612:171.67:531.68:00-0.46:307:50Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:441.62:031.68:101.58:51-0.36:317:49Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:121.53:321.68:501.39:39-0.26:317:48Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:391.54:511.59:381.110:230.16:327:47Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:061.46:041.410:311.011:040.36:327:46Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:301.47:161.411:290.811:420.66:337:45Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:531.48:311.312:290.66:347:44Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:101.49:591.312:190.81:270.56:347:43Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:161.412:531.12:210.46:357:42Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:011.43:130.36:357:41Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:331.44:050.26:367:40Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:461.54:580.26:367:39Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:561.65:510.16:377:38Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:101.66:420.16:387:37Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:531.67:270.16:387:36Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:451.612:191.58:571.58:080.16:397:35Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:531.62:011.59:041.48:430.26:397:34Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:061.63:241.59:251.39:160.36:407:33New Moon27Tue
28Wed6:211.64:401.59:531.29:480.46:407:32New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:351.55:511.510:241.010:210.66:417:30New Moon29Thu
30Fri6:491.57:001.511:010.810:550.86:417:29New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:001.58:131.511:450.611:321.16:427:28Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 67% 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 Third Quarter (67% 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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