Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:36 am 25 Aug 2009 NZST
Valid to: 0:00 am 26 Aug 2009 NZST
Forecast
*GALE WARNING IN FORCE*
Northeast 15 knots, rising to 25 knots this morning and to 35 knots tonight. Sea becoming very rough. Easterly swell 2 metres.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Becoming Wednesday morning northwest 25 knots,rising Thursday morning to 35 knots with very rough sea, then easing Friday to 25 knots. Moderate easterly swell easing Thursday.