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 1h 04m 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 - May 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:331.12:221.45:220.77:130.96:227:41First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:211.22:371.46:280.87:350.76:227:42Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:371.42:471.47:341.08:000.56:217:42Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:381.52:561.48:331.18:270.26:207:43Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:331.73:061.49:271.28:590.06:197:44Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:231.83:201.510:181.49:36-0.16:187:44Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:121.93:381.511:101.510:18-0.36:187:45Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:021.94:011.612:141.66:177:46Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:561.94:351.61:441.66:167:46Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:521.85:321.612:00-0.32:501.66:157:47Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:501.76:511.512:59-0.13:381.56:157:48Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:441.68:361.42:030.04:261.36:147:48Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:291.63:090.35:161.16:137:49Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:061.54:190.56:050.96:137:49Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:121.31:381.45:380.86:490.66:127:50Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:471.42:061.47:041.07:300.46:127:51Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:081.52:291.48:271.28:070.26:117:51Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:151.62:441.49:431.38:410.16:107:52Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:091.72:341.411:041.49:130.06:107:53New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:541.89:45-0.16:097:53New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:351.810:17-0.16:097:54New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:161.710:520.06:087:54New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:571.711:290.06:087:55Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:421.66:087:56Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:291.612:100.16:077:56Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:131.512:520.26:077:57Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:491.51:350.36:077:57First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:161.42:180.55:501.06:067:58First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:351.43:020.76:060.86:067:58First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:071.012:461.43:530.86:280.66:067:59First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:401.212:511.34:591.06:530.36:057:59Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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