Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 12:38 pm 13 Oct 2007 NZDT
Valid to: 11:59 pm 14 Oct 2007 NZDT
Forecast
*GALE WARNING IN FORCE*
Northwest 25 knots but 15 knots south of Tokomaru Bay. Becoming northeast 35 knots but 45 knots about East Cape tonight. Changing to northwest 35 knots but 45 knots south of Cape Kidnappers in the morning and to 35 knots everywhere Sunday night. Sea becoming high in north and south for a time. Northeast swell rising to 2 metres. Southwest swell 1 metre or less. Poor visibility in rain tonight.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Northwest 30 knots, change westerly Monday evening then ease 15 knots overnight. Becoming late Tuesday northwest 30 knots, change Wednesday southwest 20 knots. Sea rough at times. Moderate southwest swell developing Monday, easing Tuesday.