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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:21 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 20m at 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 - Nov 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:470.37:186:18First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:441.93:570.57:196:18First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:251.810:36 AM1.55:241.44:110.76:205:17First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:571.712:401.56:001.25:270.96:205:16Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:251.62:131.66:360.96:411.16:215:15Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:491.63:301.77:080.77:461.36:225:15Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:091.64:331.87:380.58:421.46:235:14Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:211.65:241.88:060.39:301.56:235:13Full Moon8Fri
9Sat2:161.66:091.98:340.210:101.66:245:13Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:471.66:501.99:020.110:361.76:255:12Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:351.77:321.89:340.110:391.76:265:12Full Moon11Mon
12Tue1:351.78:201.810:090.110:301.76:275:11Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:581.79:151.710:470.16:275:11Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:171.711:280.26:285:10Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:091.712:120.36:295:10Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:431.612:560.46:305:09Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:420.56:315:09Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:051.62:310.76:325:08Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:211.511:59 AM1.15:501.03:300.96:325:08Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:321.51:451.35:590.74:481.06:335:08Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:381.42:591.56:190.46:171.26:345:07Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:441.43:591.76:460.17:291.46:355:07Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:551.54:521.87:21-0.28:201.56:365:07New Moon23Sat
24Sun1:151.65:411.98:01-0.48:531.66:365:07New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:451.66:301.98:45-0.59:141.66:375:06New Moon25Mon
26Tue2:261.77:201.89:33-0.69:391.66:385:06New Moon26Tue
27Wed3:181.78:121.710:25-0.510:181.66:395:06Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:171.69:051.611:21-0.411:411.56:405:06Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:221.59:551.512:20-0.26:405:06Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:421.310:391.42:041.31:200.16:415:06First Quarter30Sat
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 7:15 pm — 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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