Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:14 am 19 Jan 2008 NZDT
Valid to: 11:59 pm 19 Jan 2008 NZDT
Forecast
*GALE WARNING IN FORCE*
Southeast 25 knots but 40 knots about East Cape. Sea very rough in the north. Southeast swell rising to 2 metres. Northeast swell 1 metre. Fair visibility in drizzle at times.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Southeast easing Sunday afternoon to 20 knots throughout, and Sunday evening to 10 knots. Becoming Monday northeast 15 knots, rising Tuesday to 30 knots. Sea rough at times. Moderate easterly swell, easing Tuesday.