Marine forecast
Lake Borgne, LA
- current wind
- 5 kt NNE
- Gusts
- 6 kt
- Seas
- 1.0 ft
- Period
- 6 sec
- 72-hr peak
- 31 kt
Observed Wed 11:18 AM | GMZ534
- Gusts now
- 6 kt
- Seas now
- 1.0 ft · 6 sec
- 72-hr peak
- 31 kt
- Peak seas
- 6 ft
In brief
At 11:18 am CDT on Oct 14, 2026, NDBC station SHBL1 (Shell Beach, LA, 11 miles away) measured wind from the NNE at 5 kt, gusting to 6 kt; buoy 42354 measured seas of 1.0 ft. The NWS forecast for Lake Borgne, LA issued at 10:03 am CDT on Oct 14, 2026 reads, for rest of today: “Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east late. Waves 1 foot or less.”
Source: National Weather Service New Orleans LA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 31 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 6 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Rest Of Today | Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east late. Waves 1 foot or less. Areas of dense fog late this morning. |
| Tonight | Southeast winds around 5 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. |
| Thursday | East winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves around 2 feet. |
| Thursday Night | East winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. |
| Friday | North winds 5 to 10 knots, diminishing to around 5 knots in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. |
| Friday Night | Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots, becoming north after midnight. Waves 3 to 5 feet, building to 5 to 6 feet after midnight. |
| Saturday | Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Waves 4 to 6 feet, subsiding to 3 to 4 feet in the afternoon. |
| Saturday Night | Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Waves 4 to 5 feet. |
| Sunday | Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming east 25 to 30 knots in the afternoon. Waves 4 to 5 feet. |
| Sunday Night | East winds 20 to 25 knots. Waves 4 to 5 feet. A slight chance of showers after midnight. |
Issued Wed 10:03 AM by New Orleans LA (product CWFLIX).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11:18 AM | 5 kt NNE | 6 kt | — | — |
| Wed 10:54 AM | 5 kt NE | 6 kt | — | — |
| Wed 9:54 AM | 5 kt ENE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Wed 8:54 AM | 3 kt NE | 4 kt | — | — |
| Wed 4:00 AM | — | — | — | — |
| Wed 3:54 AM | — | — | — | — |
| Wed 2:54 AM | — | — | — | — |
| Tue 10:18 PM | 4 kt SE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:54 PM | 5 kt SE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:54 PM | 5 kt ESE | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:54 PM | 6 kt ESE | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:54 PM | 5 kt SE | 5 kt | — | — |
Observed Wed 11:18 AM at NDBC buoy SHBL1 (Shell Beach, LA), 10.7 miles away. Seas from buoy 42354 (Chandeleur Island SE, LA (279)), 68.7 miles away, at Wed 11:30 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Lake Borgne today?
Rest Of Today: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east late. Waves 1 foot or less. Areas of dense fog late this morning.
Is there a small craft advisory for Lake Borgne?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone GMZ534 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Lake Borgne right now?
Seas are running 1.0 ft at a 6-second period, measured at NDBC buoy SHBL1 Wed 11:18 AM, 10.7 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 6.0 ft Fri 10 PM.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone GMZ534, issued by New Orleans LA, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFLIX, issued Wed 10:03 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station SHBL1, read Wed 11:18 AM. Retrieved Oct 14, 12:09 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.