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 6h 44m 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 - Dec 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:531.111:161.33:271.02:220.46:425:06First Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:231.111:481.34:320.83:300.76:435:06First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:191.15:230.54:580.96:445:06First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:141.22:571.26:060.26:461.16:445:06Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:331.24:151.46:430.08:291.26:455:06Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:351.25:071.47:15-0.16:465:06Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:441.57:45-0.36:475:06Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:161.58:15-0.36:475:06Full Moon8Sun
9Mon6:471.48:45-0.46:485:06Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:201.49:16-0.49:501.36:495:07Full Moon10Tue
11Wed1:341.37:561.49:49-0.410:131.36:495:07Full Moon11Wed
12Thu2:031.38:341.310:22-0.36:505:07Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:121.310:56-0.36:515:07Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:451.211:30-0.16:515:08Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:121.212:050.06:525:08Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:390.810:291.14:110.712:410.26:525:08Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:530.610:381.04:140.51:210.46:535:09Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:401.04:340.36:545:09Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:431.05:020.06:545:10Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:171.15:37-0.35:431.16:555:10Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:111.36:17-0.67:351.26:555:11Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:571.47:02-0.88:001.26:565:11Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:141.35:401.47:49-1.08:081.26:565:12New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:201.36:211.48:37-1.18:311.26:575:12New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:301.37:021.39:26-1.09:081.16:575:13New Moon25Wed
26Thu3:411.37:411.210:17-0.910:040.96:575:13Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:521.28:191.111:08-0.711:310.86:585:14Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:071.08:561.011:59-0.46:585:15Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:370.89:300.91:120.512:49-0.16:595:15First Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:360.710:010.92:300.31:380.26:595:16First Quarter30Mon
31Tue11:490.710:350.83:360.02:280.56:595:17First Quarter31Tue
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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