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 3h 48m 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 - Apr 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:411.46:131.31:360.02:141.36:537:24Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:521.42:360.06:527:24Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:491.43:410.06:517:25Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:331.44:530.16:201.26:507:25Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:091.36:070.26:541.06:487:26Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:491.33:401.37:180.37:350.86:477:26Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:181.44:091.38:220.48:170.56:467:27Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:331.64:371.39:190.69:000.36:457:28New Moon8Thu
9Fri5:401.75:041.310:120.89:430.16:447:28New Moon9Fri
10Sat6:401.75:291.311:041.010:270.06:437:29New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:381.75:531.312:001.16:427:29New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:361.76:111.31:031.26:417:30Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:371.66:221.312:020.02:161.36:397:31Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:441.66:141.312:540.03:431.36:387:31Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:551.51:490.16:377:32First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:021.52:460.36:367:32First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:521.43:460.46:357:33First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:291.44:480.57:351.16:347:34First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:271.12:571.35:520.67:321.06:337:34First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:091.23:191.36:530.77:520.96:327:35Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:221.33:361.37:470.88:160.76:317:35Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:231.43:501.38:340.98:430.56:307:36Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:171.53:591.39:171.09:100.36:297:37Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:041.64:081.39:581.19:390.26:287:37Full Moon24Sat
25Sun6:491.74:191.410:401.210:100.16:277:38Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:341.74:311.411:291.310:450.06:267:39Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:221.84:411.412:501.46:257:39Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:151.86:247:40Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:121.712:140.06:247:40Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:131.71:080.06:237:41Waning Gibbous30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8764165)

Common Questions About Shell Island, Atchafalaya Bay, LA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA