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 7h 59m 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 - Dec 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:511.48:271.510:23-0.26:425:06Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:141.411:00-0.16:435:06Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:591.411:380.06:435:06Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:361.312:170.26:445:06Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:051.312:550.36:455:06Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat11:251.21:330.56:465:06Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:500.811:361.25:080.62:140.76:465:06Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:401.25:310.46:475:06Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue11:441.25:560.26:485:06Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:501.26:25-0.16:411.16:485:07Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:341.46:56-0.37:451.26:495:07Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:191.35:141.57:31-0.58:161.36:505:07New Moon12Fri
13Sat12:551.35:541.58:09-0.78:311.36:505:07New Moon13Sat
14Sun1:411.46:351.58:51-0.88:531.36:515:08New Moon14Sun
15Mon2:361.47:171.59:36-0.89:291.26:525:08New Moon15Mon
16Tue3:381.48:001.410:24-0.710:231.16:525:08Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:461.38:411.311:15-0.511:561.06:535:09Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:021.19:211.212:09-0.36:545:09Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:390.99:581.11:400.71:040.06:545:10First Quarter19Fri
20Sat9:500.810:321.02:560.52:020.36:555:10First Quarter20Sat
21Sun11:590.811:031.04:000.23:100.66:555:10First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:500.94:58-0.15:020.86:565:11First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:261.15:50-0.37:160.96:565:11Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:341.26:36-0.59:121.06:575:12Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:181.27:17-0.66:575:13Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:511.27:54-0.66:575:13Full Moon26Fri
27Sat6:211.28:28-0.76:585:14Full Moon27Sat
28Sun6:501.19:00-0.69:471.06:585:14Full Moon28Sun
29Mon1:481.07:201.19:31-0.69:530.96:585:15Full Moon29Mon
30Tue2:431.07:501.010:01-0.510:450.96:595:16Full Moon30Tue
31Wed3:360.98:181.010:32-0.46:595:16Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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