Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:06 am 9 Sep 2007 NZST
Valid to: 11:59 pm 9 Sep 2007 NZST
Forecast
*GALE WARNING IN FORCE*
North of Tolaga Bay: Northeast 15 knots becoming southeast 25 knots this morning, rising to 35 knots this afternoon, and changing northeast 20 knots tonight. Elsewhere:Northerly 10 knots, becoming easterly 15 knots late morning rising to 25 knots this afternoon and to 35 knots this evening. Sea very rough at times. Southwest swell 2 metres easing. Northeast swell 2 metres developing.Poor visibility in rain developing this afternoon.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Rising Monday afternoon or evening to southerly 50 knots everywhere with high sea. Easing early Tuesday to southwest 25 knots and overnight Tuesday to variable 10 knots. Developing late Wednesday northerly 15 knots. Very rough sea easing Tuesday. Southerly swell becoming heavy Monday, easing Tuesday.