Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:10 am 20 Dec 2008 NZDT
Valid to: 11:59 pm 20 Dec 2008 NZDT
Forecast
*GALE WARNING IN FORCE*
Northerly 25 knots, rising to 35 knots about East Cape this morning. Easing to northwest 15 knots south of Mahia Peninsula tonight. Sea becoming very rough about East Cape. Northeast swell 1 metre developing. Southwest swell 1 metre. Fair visibility in rain developing tonight.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Change spreading northwards Sunday southerly 20 knots, easing early Monday to southeast 10 knots. Becoming late Tuesday northeast 15 knots but southeast 25 knots in the north with rough sea. Moderate southerly swell developing Sunday, easing Monday.