Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:28 am 22 Jul 2008 NZST
Valid to: 11:59 pm 22 Jul 2008 NZST
Forecast
*GALE WARNING IN FORCE*
Westerly 15 knots becoming northerly 25 knots this morning, rising to 35 knots in the afternoon, then easing to northwest 25 knots tonight. Sea becoming very rough for a time. Northeast swell 1 metre developing. Southerly swell 1 metre, easing. Fair visibility in rain this afternoon.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Changing Wednesday afternoon westerly 50 knots south of Cape Kidnappers and 40 knots further north, ease late Thursday southwest 30 knots then Friday 20 knots. Seas high for a time. Southerly swell becoming moderate on Friday.