Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 12:43 pm 17 Apr 2008 NZST
Valid to: 11:59 pm 18 Apr 2008 NZST
Forecast
Becoming northerly 25 knots north of Mahia this afternoon and variable 10 knots elsewhere. Becoming northwest 20 knots everywhere in the morning, then tending southwest 15 knots from afternoon. Rough sea in the north, easing. Northeast swell rising to 3 metres for a time. Poor visibility in periods of rain easing this afternoon.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Southwest rising Saturday afternoon to 25 knots, easing late Sunday to 15 knots in south.Becoming early Monday northwest 15 knots throughout, rising late Monday to 25 knots but 35 knots in north with very rough sea.Moderate southerly swell developing Saturday, easing Monday.