Lighter winds so some cleaner faces on the waves with a big solid swell for today. With not much variations in tides the beach breaks are still tending to close out so try the south facing reefs again for today. Swells from the SSE at 2.5m to 3.5m. Wind light and variable S/W to S/E. Tides going low mid morning and that will suit a smaller break at Nobbys Bank. Merewether off the 3rd reef for experienced surfers and corner of Flatrock on afternoon high tide. Burwood, Dudley and Norah Head to the south. Seals Rocks to the north. Dangerous on rocks and some beaches to remained closed. Few bluebottles about. Water temp 21 degrees. - Dave Anderson
HUNTER BOATING
Winds Variable about 10 knots becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Seas Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres in the afternoon and evening. Swell Southerly 2 to 3 metres, reaching up to 4 metres offshore in the morning. Weather Partly cloudy. Caution Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
NEWCASTLE SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
Yesterday: Haramachi Maru, 6.30am; Ocean Artemis, 3.35pm; Jy Lake, 4.45pm; Nymphe, 6pm; Hyundai Leader, 7.30pm; KM Sydney, 8.45pm; Akatsuki, 9.45pm; Corona Power, 11.15pm.
Today: Cape Condor, 3.30pm; Koryu 8, 4.30pm; Cemtex Hunter, 8pm.
DEPARTURES
Yesterday: Bottiglieri Challenger, 6.15am.
Today: Haramachi Maru, 12.45am; Asterion, 8.45am; Ocean Artemis, 8.50am; Hyundai Leader, 1pm; JY Lake, 2pm; Uni Bulker, 7pm.
AIR QUALITY
Newcastle Good Wallsend Good Morisset Good Beresfield Good Singleton Good Muswellbrook Good
