Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:47 am 14 Oct 2007 NZDT
Valid to: 11:59 pm 14 Oct 2007 NZDT
Forecast
*GALE WARNING IN FORCE*
Northwest rising to 35 knots but 45 knots south of Cape Kidnappers during the morning,then easing to 35 knots in south tonight. Sea becoming high in south for a time.Northeast swell rising to 2 metres for a time.Southwest swell 1 metre or less.
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.