Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:34 am 25 Sep 2007 NZST
Valid to: 11:59 pm 25 Sep 2007 NZST
Forecast
Southwest 10 knots rising to 20 knots but southerly 30 knots south of Mahia this morning, and to southerly 30 knots everywhere this afternoon. Sea becoming rough. Southerly swell rising to 2 metres. Northeast swell 1 metre easing. Poor visibility in periods of rain.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Southerly easing late Wednesday to 20 knots everywhere, and Thursday to 10 knots. Becoming Friday northerly 20 knots. Southerly swell becoming heavy for a time Thursday.