Water Temperature of Atchafalaya Bay in Morgan City, LA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 11:30 PM CDT
Today's Tides
High: May 13, 6:04 AM, 2.03 ft
Low: May 13, 9:27 PM, -0.15 ft
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Local Points of Interest
Gulf of Mexico; Lower Atchafalya River; Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area and Game PreserveSponsored Content
Station Name: Eugene Island, North of, Atchafalaya Bay
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters
Nearest Address:
Eugene Island
Morgan City, LA 70538
St. Mary Parish County
GPS Coordinates: 29.36750, -91.3839
Nearby Water Temperatures
Atchafalaya Bay, Morgan City, LA (6.3 mi)Lower Atchafalaya River, Berwick, LA (22.5 mi)
Bayou Gauche, Bayou Gauche, LA (64.8 mi)
Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA (84.5 mi)
Barataria Bay, Grand Isle, LA (86.3 mi)
Gulf of Mexico, Plaquemines Parish, LA (107.9 mi)
Lake Borgne, Shell Beach, LA (108.4 mi)
Calcasieu Ship Channel, Cameron, LA (120.9 mi)
Southwest Pass, Venice, LA (123.0 mi)
Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA (125.1 mi)
Calcasieu River, Westlake, LA (128.2 mi)
Mississippi River, Pilottown, LA (128.8 mi)
Mississippi Sound, Waveland, MS (130.7 mi)
Bay of St. Louis, Bay St. Louis, MS (140.0 mi)
Mississippi Sound, Pass Christian, MS (141.8 mi)
Weather for Morgan City, Louisiana
Current Weather

Humidity: 96%
Feels Like: 77.5°F
Wind: S 9.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 17 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 87°F
L: 60°F

Wed
H: 88°F
L: 72°F

Thu
H: 83°F
L: 74°F

Fri
H: 84°F
L: 73°F

Sat
H: 87°F
L: 73°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 111 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 1:22 AM
Moonset: 6:32 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:52 AM - 3:22 AM1:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Minor Periods
8:38 PM - 10:08 PM6:02 AM - 7:32 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Warning issued May 13 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 10:15 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 10:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Sabine River Near Bon Wier ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Mermentau River Near Mermentau Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Sabine River Near Deweyville Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage. The city dock will be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 6.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.5 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued May 13 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 10:15 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 10:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Sabine River Near Bon Wier ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Mermentau River Near Mermentau Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Sabine River Near Deweyville Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage. The city dock will be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 6.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.5 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued May 13 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 10:15 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 10:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Sabine River Near Bon Wier ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Mermentau River Near Mermentau Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Sabine River Near Deweyville Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage. The city dock will be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 6.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.5 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued May 13 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 10:15 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 10:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier Sabine River Near Bon Wier ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Mermentau River Near Mermentau Atchafalaya River At Morgan City Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage Sabine River Near Deweyville Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage. The city dock will be under water. Water will cover the lower end of Belleview Front Street in Berwick. Vessel traffic will be affected by stronger river current and vessel traffic safety rules will be strictly enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 6.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.5 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued May 13 at 10:21AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 10:21 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 2:30 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish. Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting West Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parishes. For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Donaldsonville. * WHEN...Until Sunday, May 25. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Navigation becomes difficult for smaller river craft. Safety precautions for river traffic are urged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 27.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday evening to a crest of 27.2 feet Tuesday, May 20. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, May 25. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 230 AM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.2°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 1:22 AM
Moonset: 6:32 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:52 AM - 3:22 AM1:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Minor Periods
8:38 PM - 10:08 PM6:02 AM - 7:32 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.9°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 2:12 AM
Moonset: 7:14 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:42 AM - 4:12 AM1:56 PM - 4:26 PM
Minor Periods
9:35 PM - 11:05 PM6:44 AM - 8:14 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.1°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 3:04 AM
Moonset: 8:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:34 AM - 5:04 AM2:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Minor Periods
10:29 PM - 11:59 PM7:34 AM - 9:04 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.9°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 3:58 AM
Moonset: 8:59 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:28 AM - 5:58 AM3:43 PM - 6:13 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:29 AM - 9:59 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.7°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 4:52 AM
Moonset: 9:58 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 66.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:22 AM - 6:52 AM4:36 PM - 7:06 PM
Minor Periods
9:28 AM - 10:58 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5