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 5h 40m 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 - Jan 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:550.84:40-0.16:595:17First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:280.95:30-0.37:280.87:005:18Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:161.06:14-0.57:005:19Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:391.06:53-0.67:005:19Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:521.07:28-0.67:005:20Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:071.08:01-0.79:110.97:005:21Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:210.96:261.08:32-0.79:000.97:005:22Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:340.96:491.09:02-0.79:190.87:005:22Full Moon8Wed
9Thu2:320.97:140.99:32-0.710:020.77:005:23Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:270.87:390.910:01-0.611:110.77:005:24Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:230.78:040.910:30-0.57:005:25Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:250.68:250.812:240.511:00 AM-0.37:005:26Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:400.58:420.81:170.411:31 AM-0.17:005:26Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:180.48:530.72:000.212:040.17:005:27Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:320.48:580.72:390.012:410.37:005:28Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:020.83:21-0.37:005:29Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:070.84:09-0.57:005:30Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:270.95:02-0.77:005:31Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:061.05:56-0.96:350.96:595:32Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:441.06:50-1.17:020.96:595:32Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:261.05:191.07:41-1.17:340.86:595:33New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:501.05:521.08:31-1.18:160.76:585:34New Moon22Wed
23Thu3:081.06:240.99:19-1.09:060.66:585:35New Moon23Thu
24Fri4:211.06:560.810:06-0.810:060.46:585:36New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:320.97:260.810:52-0.511:160.26:575:37Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:440.77:560.711:37-0.36:575:38Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:070.68:230.712:300.012:200.06:575:38Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:480.58:450.71:38-0.112:580.36:565:39First Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:490.72:40-0.36:565:40First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:010.73:40-0.46:555:41First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:380.84:37-0.56:545:42First Quarter31Fri
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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