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: 1210 AM CST Tue Jan 13 2026


Today: Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest early this afternoon, then becoming southwest late. Bay waters smooth.

Tonight: West winds around 5 knots, increasing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Bay waters light chop. A slight chance of showers in the evening.

Wednesday: West winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters choppy.

Wednesday Night: North winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters rough.

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

Thursday Night: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south after midnight. Bay waters light chop.

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

Friday Night: Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest after midnight. Bay waters light chop.

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

Saturday Night: Northwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop.







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

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