Water Temperature of Atchafalaya Bay in Morgan City, LA
Current Water Temperature
not available at this time.
Today's Tides
Low: January 26, 2:30 AM, -0.3 ft
High: January 26, 11:11 AM, 1.2 ft
Low: January 26, 2:10 PM, 1.1 ft
High: January 26, 5:13 PM, 1.2 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Gulf of Mexico; Lower Atchafalya River; Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area and Game PreserveStation Name: Eugene Island, North of, Atchafalaya Bay
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
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 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 mi)
Mississippi Sound, Pass Christian, MS (141.8 mi)
Weather for Morgan City, Louisiana
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 35°F
L: 29°F

Tue
H: 55°F
L: 29°F

Wed
H: 58°F
L: 37°F

Thu
H: 59°F
L: 39°F

Fri
H: 51°F
L: 40°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 65 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 6:36 PM
Moonset: 12:39 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:27 AM - 7:57 AM6:06 PM - 8:36 PM
Minor Periods
11:03 AM - 12:33 AM12:09 AM - 1:39 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 25 at 9:54PM CST until January 27 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 3:54 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:15 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low between 5 and 10 above into Monday morning, then wind chills 10 to 15 on Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 10:09AM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:09 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 12:01AM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:01 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 8:15 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above. * WHERE...All of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible and make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Follow all appropriate safety precautions when heating your home using a fireplace or portable heating devices.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 11:16AM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:16 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:30 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 16. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit getagameplan.org or msema.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 6:36 PM
Moonset: 12:39 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:27 AM - 7:57 AM6:06 PM - 8:36 PM
Minor Periods
11:03 AM - 12:33 AM12:09 AM - 1:39 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 7:34 PM
Moonset: 1:47 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:23 AM - 8:53 AM7:04 PM - 9:34 PM
Minor Periods
11:48 AM - 1:18 PM1:17 AM - 2:47 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:40 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 8:37 PM
Moonset: 2:58 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:23 AM - 9:53 AM8:07 PM - 10:37 PM
Minor Periods
12:41 AM - 2:11 PM2:28 AM - 3:58 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 9:42 PM
Moonset: 4:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:28 AM - 10:58 AM9:12 PM - 11:42 PM
Minor Periods
1:43 PM - 3:13 PM3:36 AM - 5:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:42 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 10:45 PM
Moonset: 5:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:32 AM - 12:02 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:51 PM - 4:21 PM4:39 AM - 6:09 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
