Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:36 am 6 Aug 2007 NZST
Valid to: 11:59 pm 6 Aug 2007 NZST
Forecast
*GALE WARNING IN FORCE*
Northwest 25 knots rising to 35 knots about East Cape early afternoon. Sea becoming very rough in north. Southeast swell 1 metre.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Changing Tuesday afternoon southwest 25 knots everywhere, easing early Wednesday to westerly 20 knots, then rising late Wednesday and early Thursday for a time to 30 knots. Very rough sea in north easing Tuesday. Moderate southerly swell developing overnight Tuesday.