Coastal Waters Forecast
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
914 FZUS54 KLCH 130835 CWFLCH Coastal Waters Forecast National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 335 AM CDT Fri Jun 13 2025 Coastal waters from the Lower Atchafalaya River LA to High Island TX out 60 nautical miles including Sabine and Calcasieu Lakes and Vermilion and Cote Blanche Bays Seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest one third of the waves, along with the occasional height of the average highest ten percent of the waves. GMZ400-132130- 335 AM CDT Fri Jun 13 2025 .SYNOPSIS... Light to occasionally modest onshore flow and low seas will persist through this week. Small craft should exercise caution remains through 7AM. Elevated thunderstorm chances will linger through the week and the upcoming weekend which may cause locally higher winds and seas. $$ GMZ430-132130- Sabine Lake- 335 AM CDT Fri Jun 13 2025 .TODAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. Thunderstorms likely this morning. Showers. A chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. .TONIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SATURDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. .SUNDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds around 5 knots. Lake waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .MONDAY...South winds around 5 knots, increasing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Lake waters light chop. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .TUESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. .TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ432-132130- Calcasieu Lake- 335 AM CDT Fri Jun 13 2025 .TODAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Lake waters choppy. Thunderstorms likely this morning. Showers. Thunderstorms likely this afternoon. .TONIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SATURDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. .SUNDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .MONDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. .MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .TUESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Lake waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ435-132130- Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- 335 AM CDT Fri Jun 13 2025 .TODAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters choppy. Showers likely. .TONIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SATURDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SUNDAY...South winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .MONDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. .MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .TUESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. .TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ436-132130- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 335 AM CDT Fri Jun 13 2025 .TODAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest 5 to 10 knots late. Bay waters choppy. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms. .TONIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .SATURDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. .SUNDAY...South winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .MONDAY...South winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. .MONDAY NIGHT...South winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .TUESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. .TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ450-132130- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- 335 AM CDT Fri Jun 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... .TODAY...South winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots late this morning and afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: South 4 feet at 5 seconds. Thunderstorms likely this morning. Showers likely. Thunderstorms likely this afternoon. .TONIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SATURDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 5 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SUNDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 6 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. .SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 4 seconds and south 2 feet at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .MONDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .MONDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .TUESDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ452-132130- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- 335 AM CDT Fri Jun 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... .TODAY...South winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southwest 10 to 15 knots late this morning and afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: South 4 feet at 5 seconds. Showers and thunderstorms likely this morning, then thunderstorms likely with a chance of showers this afternoon. .TONIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SATURDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SUNDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 6 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. .SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .MONDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. .MONDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .TUESDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. .TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ455-132130- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- 335 AM CDT Fri Jun 13 2025 .TODAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest 5 to 10 knots late. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 2 seconds and south 2 feet at 5 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .TONIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: South 2 feet at 3 seconds and south 2 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .SATURDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: South 1 foot at 3 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: South 1 foot at 2 seconds and south 1 foot at 6 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SUNDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: South 1 foot at 2 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. .SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Wave Detail: South 1 foot at 2 seconds and south 1 foot at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .MONDAY...South winds around 5 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. .MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 feet after midnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .TUESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. .TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ470-132130- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- 335 AM CDT Fri Jun 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... .TODAY...South winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, diminishing to around 10 knots this afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: South 4 feet at 6 seconds. Thunderstorms likely this morning. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. .TONIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SATURDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SUNDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 7 seconds. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .MONDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .MONDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .TUESDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. .TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ472-132130- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- 335 AM CDT Fri Jun 13 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... .TODAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely early this morning, then a chance of showers late this morning and afternoon. .TONIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SATURDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Seas around 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 7 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SUNDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 7 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. .SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .MONDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the morning. .MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .TUESDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. .TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. $$ GMZ475-132130- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 335 AM CDT Fri Jun 13 2025 .TODAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave Detail: South 4 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms until late afternoon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late. .TONIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .SATURDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: South 3 feet at 7 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. .SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .SUNDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 7 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. .SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. .MONDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. .MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. .TUESDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. .TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms. $$