Hawkes Bay Marine Weather 23 March 2009
Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:33 am 23 Mar 2009 NZDT
Valid to: 0:00 am 24 Mar 2009 NZDT
Forecast
*GALE WARNING IN FORCE*
Southwest 20 knots, but southeast 20 knots about East Cape. Rising to southwest 35 knots everywhere at night.Sea becoming very rough. Southerly swell rising to 3 metres.Poor visibility in heavy showers developing in the morning.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Southerly easing Tuesday night to 20 knots and late Wednesday to variable 10 knots. Becoming Thursday northerly 15 knots. Moderate southerly swell easing late Wednesday.