Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:36 am 21 Oct 2007 NZDT
Valid to: 11:59 pm 21 Oct 2007 NZDT
Forecast
*GALE WARNING IN FORCE*
Southwest 35 knots easing to 25 knots late morning and to 15 knots late afternoon. Becoming northwest 20 knots everywhere in the evening and rising to 35 knots in the south and about East Cape tonight. Very rough sea at times.Southwest swell rising to 2 metres.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Becoming Monday morning westerly 30 knots. Change from Monday afternoon southwest 20 knots. Developing early Tuesday northwest 25 knots. Easing Wednesday 15 knots for a time. Sea rough at times. Moderate southwest swell easing Wednesday.