Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:06 am 11 Oct 2007 NZDT
Valid to: 11:59 pm 11 Oct 2007 NZDT
Forecast
Northeast 20 knots. A change to northwest 10 knots but 25 knots north of Mahia this afternoon. Sea becoming rough in north. Northeast swell rising to 2 metres. Poor visibility in occasional rain and drizzle.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Northwest 25 knots but 35 knots about East Cape. Easing overnight Friday 25 knots everywhere. Rising later Saturday northerly 35 knots. Changing early Sunday southwest 30 knots. Becoming later Sunday northwest 25 knots. Sea very rough at times.