Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:18 am 19 Apr 2008 NZST
Valid to: 11:59 pm 19 Apr 2008 NZST
Forecast
Southwest 20 knots, rising to 30 knots this evening, but tending southeast near East Cape. Sea becoming rough. Southerly swell rising to 2 metres. Northeast swell 2 metres, easing. Fair visibility in showers developing in the evening.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Southwest easing late Sunday to 15 knots. Becoming early Monday northwest 10 knots, rising late Monday to 20 knots but 30 knots in north with rough sea. Change late Tuesday to southwest 20 knots throughout. Moderate southerly swell easing Monday.