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 8m 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
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Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides - Sep 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:101.59:341.612:350.46:427:27Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:171.611:061.712:131.31:300.26:437:26Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:201.612:551.52:310.16:437:25First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:091.73:350.06:447:23First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:001.84:420.06:447:22First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:231.85:510.06:457:21Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:011.811:09 AM1.78:001.76:570.16:457:20Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:301.71:311.77:561.67:550.26:467:19Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:561.73:041.78:231.48:470.46:467:17Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:211.74:211.78:581.29:310.66:477:16Full Moon10Tue
11Wed5:441.65:301.79:361.010:110.86:487:15Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:061.66:341.710:150.810:481.06:487:14Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:241.67:361.710:560.711:211.26:497:13Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:361.68:411.711:380.611:531.46:497:11Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:361.69:531.712:240.56:507:10Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:231.712:221.61:130.56:507:09Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:061.72:070.56:517:08Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:491.83:030.56:517:06Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:071.84:010.56:527:05Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:161.85:000.56:527:04Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:091.85:570.56:537:03Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:141.86:480.66:537:01Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:251.81:191.68:241.67:340.76:547:00Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:381.82:561.78:351.48:150.86:546:59Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:511.74:121.78:541.28:540.96:556:58New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:041.75:191.89:181.09:311.16:556:57New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:151.76:211.99:480.810:091.36:566:55New Moon27Fri
28Sat5:251.77:232.010:240.510:481.56:566:54New Moon28Sat
29Sun5:351.88:272.011:070.411:281.76:576:53Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:451.89:372.111:580.26:586:52Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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