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: 1200 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025




Tonight: South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots late this evening, then becoming north 20 to 25 knots after midnight. Bay waters very rough. A chance of showers this evening.

Monday: North winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters very rough.

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

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

Tuesday Night: South winds around 5 knots, increasing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Bay waters light chop.

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

Wednesday Night: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A chance of sprinkles.

Thursday: Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters choppy.

Thursday Night: Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west after midnight. Bay waters light chop. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of sprinkles with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.

Friday: North winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters rough. A chance of sprinkles.

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

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.







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

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