Forecast:

*GALE WARNING IN FORCE* Southwest 25 knots but 35 knots offshore south of Abut Head, becoming southwest 35 knots everywhere this morning. Sea becoming very rough everywhere. Southwest swell 5 metres offshore at times.Poor visibility in occasional showers.

Outlook:

Outlook following 3 days: Easing Wednesday afternoon southwest 25 knots with rough sea, and Thursday 15 knots. Becoming Friday variable 10 knots but northerly 15 knots in the south.Southwest swell becoming heavy Wednesday, easing Thursday.