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 2h 10m 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 - Apr 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:341.25:370.37:441.16:547:23First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:541.26:370.37:511.06:537:24Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:531.14:121.27:300.48:120.86:527:24Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:151.24:271.28:160.58:360.76:517:25Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:211.34:411.28:580.69:020.56:497:25Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:191.44:531.29:380.79:300.36:487:26Full Moon6Sun
7Mon6:141.55:041.210:190.910:030.16:477:27Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:071.65:161.311:011.010:410.06:467:27Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:011.75:301.311:481.211:26-0.16:457:28Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:001.75:461.412:451.36:447:28Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:051.76:041.412:18-0.22:121.46:437:29Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:161.66:271.51:17-0.23:451.56:417:30Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:261.62:22-0.16:407:30Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:231.53:320.05:451.36:397:31Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:081.44:460.26:251.26:387:31Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:221.32:441.46:040.47:061.06:377:32Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:081.43:151.37:190.57:450.76:367:33Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:321.53:431.38:250.78:220.56:357:33Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:441.64:091.39:240.98:580.36:347:34Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:461.64:301.310:171.09:330.26:337:34New Moon20Sun
21Mon6:411.74:451.311:091.210:070.16:327:35New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:311.74:481.312:041.36:317:36New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:191.74:331.41:121.46:307:36Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:101.76:297:37Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:061.612:020.16:287:37Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:081.612:480.26:277:38Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:101.51:380.36:267:39Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:001.52:300.46:257:39First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:361.53:240.56:247:40First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:021.44:200.66:561.16:237:41First Quarter30Wed
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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