BEACHWATCH
Surf is still on the small scale with just a few shorebreaks as beaches begin to form long gutters as they straighten and sand up. Offshore winds before sea breeze kicks in and better waves as the tide runs out.
Swell from the south-east to south at 0.5 to 1m. Wind north to north-west tending north-east. Morning's early high tide will affect the consistency. Best options are Newcastle Beach, Bar Reef and The Cliff shorebreak. Redhead, Frenchmans and Moonie to the south. Birubi up at Port Stephens.
Shallow banks on the shorebreaks with slight sweeps. Listen out for lifeguards instructions if going in for a swim.
Water temperature 18C.- Dave Anderson
HUNTER BOATING
Winds North to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to 25 knots in the evening. Winds up to 30 knots offshore north of Norah Head in the late evening. Seas 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the afternoon, then increasing to 2 metres by early evening. Swell Southerly around 1 metre. Weather Sunny.
SHIPPING
Arrivals
Yesterday: Sm Samarinda, 9.30; Great Challenger, 20.30; Taipower Prosperity Vi, 21.00; Maizuru Kichijo, 23.00. Today: Akatsuki, 6.00; Shin-ei, 7.00; Athinoula, 9.45; Scarlet Eagle, 16.00; Century Wave, 16.30; Soma Maru, 19.45; Basic Challenger, 20.15.
Departures
Yesterday: Iyo Wind, 1.18; Amis Orchid, 10.17; Wincanton, 11.52; Sm Tiger, 16.30; Grand Century, 17.15; Msc Magali, 19.00. Today: Morning Salute, 1.30; Sm Samarinda, 8.30; Taipower Prosperity Vi, 14.45; Hyundai Hadong, 18.15; Maizuru Kichijo, 22.15.
AIR QUALITY
Wallsend Fair Newcastle Fair Beresfield Fair Muswellbrook Fair Singleton Poor
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