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 10h 02m 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 - Oct 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:271.87:032.010:110.611:021.46:586:51Full Moon1Wed
2Thu5:471.88:032.010:540.511:491.66:596:50Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:001.89:072.011:400.46:596:48Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:021.810:191.912:471.712:290.47:006:47Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:421.811:461.92:291.81:220.57:006:46Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:180.57:016:45Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:241.93:160.67:016:44Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:231.94:150.77:026:43Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:531.95:150.87:036:41Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:141.86:120.97:036:40Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:331.81:511.68:061.57:040.97:046:39Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:491.83:121.68:171.37:491.17:046:38Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:031.84:181.78:381.18:291.27:056:37Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:151.75:151.89:010.99:061.37:066:36New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:241.76:071.99:270.79:411.47:066:35New Moon15Wed
16Thu4:331.86:572.09:550.510:151.67:076:34New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:421.87:492.010:280.410:471.77:076:33New Moon17Fri
18Sat4:531.88:452.111:070.311:191.87:086:32Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:021.99:482.111:530.211:551.97:096:31Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:581.912:470.27:096:30Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:411.91:470.37:106:29First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:092.02:530.47:116:28First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:041.94:020.57:116:27First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:441.911:07 AM1.66:321.65:160.77:126:26First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:161.81:291.76:551.46:310.97:136:25Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:451.83:021.77:291.17:411.17:146:24Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:121.74:191.98:050.88:421.27:146:23Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:371.75:252.08:420.69:361.47:156:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed3:591.76:232.09:180.410:241.67:166:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu4:171.77:152.09:540.311:091.77:166:20Full Moon30Thu
31Fri4:261.78:062.010:310.211:571.77:176:19Full Moon31Fri
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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