Portland coastal forecast
Issued at: 4:36 am 16 Aug 2007 NZST
Valid to: 11:59 pm 16 Aug 2007 NZST
Forecast
*GALE WARNING IN FORCE*
Northeast rising to 25 knots this morning, and to 35 knots tonight. Sea becoming very rough. Northeast and southerly swells both 1 metre.
Outlook
Outlook following 3 days: Changing overnight Friday northwest 15 knots but 25 knots about East Cape and south of Cape Kidnappers.Very rough sea easing Friday. Northeast swell becoming moderate Friday, easing Saturday.