BEACH WATCH
Strong offshore winds will keep surf small before an increase from the south for Sunday. Plenty out at all beaches so make sure you just surf then leave and keep distance in line ups. Swell from East 1m tending South 1 to 1.5m. Wind freshening N/W to West shifting S/W late. Early low tide suiting the banks off Newcastle Beach, South Bar, Cliff and Pogos. Bar Reef and Cowrie on the high tide. Burwood is popular and to the south try Redhead and Frenchmans. One Mile and Samurai up at Port Stephens. Big south swell due for Sunday though wind to go onshore. Swim at own risk and dangerous conditions on rocks. Water temp 20C. - Dave Anderson
HUNTER BOATING
Winds Northwesterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore south of Norah Head in the late evening.
Seas Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Swell Southerly below 1 metre.
Weather Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
NEWCASTLE SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
Yesterday: Sage Sagittarius, 12.01am; Corona Xanadu, 6.45am.
Today: Gloriosa Lily, 2.25am; Tai Keystone, 3.20am; Stella Anita, 6.10am; Hyundai Samcheonpo, 6.30am.
DEPARTURES
Yesterday: Kaguya, 3.15am; Rigi Venture, 8.20pm; Nord Mississippi, 10.30pm; Corona Xanadu, 11.30pm.
Today: New Delight, 9.25am.
AIR QUALITY
Newcastle Very good
Wallsend Very good
Beresfield Very good
Singleton Very good
Muswellbrook Very good
