Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:17 am 18 Jan 2008 NZDT
Valid to: 11:59 pm 18 Jan 2008 NZDT
Forecast
*GALE WARNING IN FORCE*
About East Cape: Westerly 15 knots becoming southeast 20 knots this morning, rising to 35 knots tonight. Elsewhere: Variable 10 knots, becoming southerly 25 knots during morning and afternoon. Sea becoming very rough in north. Northeast swell 2 metres. Southerly swell 1 metre. Fair visibility in rain or drizzle developing from late morning.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Southeast 25 knots but 35 knots in the north with very rough sea, easing Sunday 20 knots throughout. Becoming Monday northeast 15 knots. Moderate southeast swell.