BEACH WATCH
Low pressure system is moving in a southerly direction and will be off the coast to the east today. Fresh onshore winds for the morning and swell should peak around mid day. Swell from the East at 2m to 3m. Winds strong South to S/E tending S/W during afternoon. Big and messy at most beaches with only a few select breaks handling conditions. Try Nobbys Bank on the late morning low tide. To the south try Catho and Norah Head. One Mile, Fingal and Seals Rocks to the North. Poor swimming conditions with heavy shorebreaks. Sweeps in southern corners and water temp 18C. - Dave Anderson
HUNTER BOATING
Winds Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the late evening. Winds may reach up to 30 knots at times. Seas 2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres later in the evening. Swell Easterly 3 to 4 metres. Weather Cloudy. 90% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm. Caution Large and powerful surf conditions in the evening are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
NEWCASTLE SHPPING
ARRIVALS
Yesterday: Tenryu Maru, 12.01am; Amami K, 12.01am; HL Boryeong, 4.30pm. Today: Noshiro Maru, 12.01am; CS Salubrity, 7.30am; Medi Hakata, 10am; Taho Australia, 11.45an; Yangtze Happiness, 4pm; Morning Salute, 8.15pm; Corona Majesty, 9.15pm.
DEPARTURES
Yesterday: Thor Chaichana, 5.15pm; Isabelita, 5.45pm; SN Harmony, 7.45pm. Today: Noshiro Maru, 12.01am; Amami K, 12.01am; Hyundai Leader, 2.15am; Portaitissa, 5.15am; Spring Zephyr, 8.30am; Hellas Aphrodite, 9.30am; Hebe Harmony, 3pm; Tenryu Maru, 5pm.
AIR QUALITY
Newcastle Good Wallsend Good
Beresfield Good Morisset Good
Singleton Good Muswellbrook Good
