Water Temperature of Atchafalaya Bay in Morgan City, LA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, May 25, 2026, 12:12 AM CDT
Today's Tides
High: May 25, 1:02 AM, 1.4 ft
Low: May 25, 7:06 AM, 1.0 ft
High: May 25, 12:29 PM, 1.5 ft
Low: May 25, 7:27 PM, 0.7 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Atchafalya WMA Campground; West Pass; Big Island; Lower Atchafalaya RiverStation Name: LAWMA, Amerada Pass
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 13 feet
Sensor Depth: -6 feet
Nearest Address:
Amerada Pass
Morgan City, LA 70538
St. Mary Parish County
GPS Coordinates: 29.449600, -91.338097
Nearby Water Temperatures
Atchafalaya Bay, Morgan City, LA (6.3 mi)Lower Atchafalaya River, Berwick, LA (16.2 mi)
Bayou Gauche, Bayou Gauche, LA (59.9 mi)
Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA (79.5 mi)
Barataria Bay, Grand Isle, LA (84.2 mi)
Lake Borgne, Shell Beach, LA (104.1 mi)
Gulf of Mexico, Plaquemines Parish, LA (106.7 mi)
Southwest Pass, Venice, LA (121.8 mi)
Calcasieu Ship Channel, Cameron, LA (122.4 mi)
Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA (124.9 mi)
Mississippi Sound, Waveland, MS (125.7 mi)
Mississippi River, Pilottown, LA (126.7 mi)
Calcasieu River, Westlake, LA (128.3 mi)
Bay of St. Louis, Bay St. Louis, MS (134.9 mi)
Mississippi Sound, Pass Christian, MS (136.9 mi)
Weather for Morgan City, Louisiana
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 79°F
L: 70°F

Tue
H: 87°F
L: 69°F

Wed
H: 89°F
L: 73°F

Thu
H: 80°F
L: 72°F

Fri
H: 83°F
L: 72°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 49 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 9:08 PM
Moonset: 2:36 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:06 AM - 10:36 AM8:38 PM - 11:08 PM
Minor Periods
2:37 PM - 4:07 PM2:06 AM - 3:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Watch issued May 24 at 11:54AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana, including the following parishes, in south central Louisiana, Lafayette, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Martin, Lower St. Mary, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Martin and Upper St. Mary. In southwest Louisiana, Lower Vermilion and Upper Vermilion. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An anomalously moist airmass remains in place over lower Acadiana with a few weak disturbances set to track through this afternoon through Monday. This area has already seen substantial rainfall in recent days. Additional rain amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are expected, with localized totals up to 4 to 5 inches possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued May 24 at 11:47AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 11:47 AM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Assumption, Central Jefferson, Central Plaquemines, Central St. Charles, Central Tangipahoa, Coastal Jefferson, East Baton Rouge, Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Iberville, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard, Lower St. Charles, Lower Tangipahoa, Lower Terrebonne, Northern Livingston, Northern St. Tammany, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston, Southwestern St. Tammany, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper Lafourche, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper St. Charles, Upper Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, Western Ascension and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Pearl River, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison and Southern Jackson. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 9:08 PM
Moonset: 2:36 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:06 AM - 10:36 AM8:38 PM - 11:08 PM
Minor Periods
2:37 PM - 4:07 PM2:06 AM - 3:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 9:50 PM
Moonset: 3:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:48 AM - 11:18 AM9:20 PM - 11:50 PM
Minor Periods
3:32 PM - 5:02 PM2:34 AM - 4:04 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 10:33 PM
Moonset: 3:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:30 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:28 PM - 5:58 PM3:02 AM - 4:32 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 51 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 11:17 PM
Moonset: 4:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:14 AM - 12:44 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:25 PM - 6:55 PM3:33 AM - 5:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:59 AM - 1:29 PM
Minor Periods
6:22 PM - 7:52 PM4:06 AM - 5:36 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
