Coastal Waters Forecast for Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ436) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ436)
Issued by: National Weather Service Lake Charles, LA
Last Update: 309 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026


Today: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots late this morning and afternoon. Bay waters choppy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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







Zone Forecast: Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ436)

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