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: 1218 AM CST Mon Dec 29 2025




Today: North winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters extremely rough.

Tonight: North winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters rough.

Tuesday: North winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters rough.

Tuesday Night: North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop.

Wednesday: North winds around 5 knots, becoming west in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth.

Wednesday Night: West winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth.

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

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

Friday: Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters choppy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Southwest winds around 15 knots. Bay waters choppy. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening.







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

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