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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 11h 01m at 2:21 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:24 pm (1.4 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 - Sep 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:041.65:311.79:351.010:230.56:427:27Full Moon1Mon
2Tue6:301.66:421.710:270.811:090.86:437:26Full Moon2Tue
3Wed6:551.67:531.711:210.611:551.06:437:25Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:171.69:081.712:190.56:447:24Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:351.610:341.612:471.31:180.46:447:23Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:401.61:531.52:180.36:457:21Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:171.67:19 AM1.63:311.63:170.36:457:20Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:201.74:160.46:467:19Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:511.75:150.46:467:18Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:281.76:120.46:477:16Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:421.77:030.56:477:15Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:531.712:501.68:481.57:460.56:487:14Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:061.72:331.68:461.48:230.66:487:13Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:201.73:451.69:051.38:560.76:497:12Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:351.74:491.69:311.29:260.86:497:10New Moon15Mon
16Tue5:481.75:471.69:591.09:551.06:507:09New Moon16Tue
17Wed6:001.76:441.710:300.810:241.16:517:08New Moon17Wed
18Thu6:101.77:421.711:030.710:551.36:517:07Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:181.78:451.811:420.611:281.56:527:05Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:251.79:571.812:270.56:527:04Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:291.812:041.71:190.46:537:03Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:191.82:180.36:537:02First Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:191.93:210.36:547:00First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:571.94:290.36:546:59First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:421.95:390.46:556:58First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:171.912:211.87:081.76:460.56:556:57Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:461.82:141.87:321.57:470.66:566:56Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:141.83:401.98:081.38:420.86:566:54Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:401.84:541.98:481.09:311.06:576:53Full Moon29Mon
30Tue5:041.86:012.09:290.810:171.26:576:52Full Moon30Tue
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 7:22 am — 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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