BEACH WATCH
Peaky conditions as we see a combo swell with some east in its direction. Wind may be onshore early but should swing around to offshore during the afternoon. Swell from the east and south at 1.5m. Wind out of the northeast to north and freshening. Tides shallow first up and the shorebreaks at Dixon and Pogos handling direction best; Newcastle Beach off the alley; Redhead, Frenchmans and Moonie to the south; Birubi and One Mile up at Port Stephens. Strong sweeps in southern corners causing Merewether Beach to close and heavy shorebreaks on high tide. Water temp 19C. - Dave Anderson
HUNTER BOATING
Winds Northeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots during the day. Winds turning northerly 15 to 25 knots late morning and afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres during the morning. 1st Swell Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres. 2nd Swell Southerly around 1 metre. Weather Mostly sunny. Chance of thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
NEWCASTLE SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
Yesterday: PB Murray, 9am; Hl Shinboryeong, 4.30pm; Kyra Panaghia, 8.45pm; Yunnan, 9.45pm.Today: Hyundai Hadong, 12.01am; Fpmc B 105, 12.30am; Lowlands Comfort, 1.45am; Energy Panther, 3.45am; Spirit of Ho-Ping, 7.45am; Svitzer Glenrock 9am; Western Oslo, 12pm; Orient Glory, 1pm; Anacapa Light, 3pm; Corona Joyful, 5.45pm; Leda, 10pm.
DEPARTURES
Yesterday: Star Piera, 12.01am; Rin Yo, 7.15am; Daebo Gladstone, 10.30am; Yuyo, 6.15pm; Mg Mercury, 7.15pm. Today: FJ Blue, 6.30am; Fredensborg, 9am; Ap Libertas, 10am; Fpmc B 105, 5.45pm; Nirai, 8.45pm.
AIR QUALITY
Newcastle Good Wallsend Good Beresfield Good Singleton Very good Muswellbrook Good
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