Coastal Waters Forecast for Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ435) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ435)
Issued by: National Weather Service Lake Charles, LA
Last Update: 120 AM CST Sun Nov 9 2025




Today: North winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots late this morning and afternoon. Bay waters very rough. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early this morning.

Tonight: North winds 20 to 25 knots. Bay waters very rough.

Monday: North winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay waters rough.

Monday Night: North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Bay waters choppy.

Tuesday: East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Bay waters light chop.

Tuesday Night: South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters choppy.

Wednesday: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop.

Wednesday Night: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop.

Thursday: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop.

Thursday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.







Zone Forecast: Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ435)

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