Good big clean conditions for the morning but it will be mainly the southern corners and points as beach break tend to close out. Swell will begin to ease off with still the occasional big solid set coming through.Swell from the S/E to South at 3m decreasing to 1.5m to 2m. Wind light N/W to North freshening East during afternoon. Offshore winds early with run out tide. Merewether is the choice locally with sure to be a few out off the 3rd reef. Try Nobbys Bank on the incoming tide. Burwood, Dudley and South Catho down the coast. Seals Rocks to the north. Strong sweeps and dangerous on rocks. Some local beaches to remained closed today. Water temp 21C. - Dave Anderson
HUNTER BOATING
Winds Northerly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas 1 to 2 metres.
Swell Southerly 2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the morning.
Weather Mostly sunny morning. The chance of a thunderstorm inshore in the afternoon and early evening.
NEWCASTLE SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
Yesterday: Bottiglieri Challenger, 2.15am.
Today: Cemtex Leader, 12.30am; Cemtex Hunter, 10.30am; Cape Condor, 11.30am; Koryu 8, 2pm; Ianthe, 5pm; Kite Arrow, 7pm; Key Sonority, 8pm; Soma Maru, 10.30pm.
DEPARTURES
Yesterday: Haramachi Maru, 12.45am; Ocean Artemis, 8.50am; Uni Bulker, 7pm.
Today: Akatsuki, 12.30am; Asterion, 7.30am; Jy Lake, 8.30am; Hyundai Leader, 12.45pm; Bottiglieri Challenger, 3.30pm; Nymphe, 3.30pm; Corona Splendor, 6pm.
AIR QUALITY
Newcastle Good
Wallsend Good
Beresfield Good
Morisset Good
Singleton Good
Muswellbrook Good
