BEACH WATCH
Small and choppy conditions again for today with N/E winds getting up early. No increase in swell just a change in direction which will suit some of the north facing beaches that have shorebreaks. Swell from the East to S/E at 0.5m to 1m. Wind moderate North to N/E. Not much quality if going in for an early surf. Try Newcastle beach off the Divider and Merewether off the middles. Slightly cleaner at Redhead, Frenchmans and north Catho down the coast. Buribi and Treachery to the north. Waters clean and clear in with slight sweeps in southern corners. Water temp 19C. - Dave Anderson
HUNTER BOATING
Winds Northeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas 1 to 1.5 metres.
Swell Southerly below 1 metre.
Weather Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm inshore in the afternoon.
NEWCASTLE SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
Yesterday: Corona Kingdom, 4.45pm; Leo Sunrise, 5.45pm; Taipower Prosperity VIII, 8.15pm; Glafkos, 10.15pm.
Today: Global King, 2.15am; Western Marine, 3.45am; Bbc Nagasaki, 8.30am; Shinchi Maru, 11.45am; Mandarin Arrow, 8pm; Navious Apollon I, 8.30pm; La Landriais, 10pm; Nord Pengiun, 10pm.
DEPARTURES
Yesterday: Key Gaurdian, 7pm.
Today: HI Power, 12.01am; Dubai Galactic, 1am; Corona Kingdom, 9.30am; Shoyoh, 10.30am; Erin Manx, 9pm; Taipower Prosperity VIII, 11.45pm.
AIR QUALITY
Newcastle Good
Wallsend Good
Beresfield Good
Singleton Very good
Muswellbrook Very good
