Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:26 am 19 Aug 2009 NZST
Valid to: 0:00 am 20 Aug 2009 NZST
Forecast
Variable 10 knots but northwest 20 knots about East Cape. Becoming southerly 25 knots in south this morning, spreading north this afternoon. Sea becoming rough. Southeast swell 2 metres easing. Poor visibility in occasional rain developing this morning.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Southeast 25 knots with rough sea in north but 15 knots in south, dying away everywhere Friday. Becoming later Saturday northeast 15 knots. Southeast swell becoming moderate for a time on Friday.