BEACH WATCH
Overnight change with onshore winds on the forecasts for today. Increase in swell from low deep in the Tasman and conditions to be choppy with some larger sets during the afternoons high tide. Swell swinging to the South at 2m to 3m. Wind moderate from the S/W to South. Best to try the south facing reefs early as the tide is going low mid morning. Merewether and Nobbys Reef the better options with Cliff and Flatrock on afternoon high tide. Burwood, Dudley and Catho to the south. One Mile and Fingal up at Port Stephens. Swimming conditions to deteriorate with sweeps running to the north and heavy shore breaks. Water temp 16C. - Dave Anderson
HUNTER BOATING
Winds Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore north of Norah Head early in the morning. Winds turning southerly in the evening.
Seas 1.5 to 2.5 metres, to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
Swell Southerly 2 to 3 metres, to 3 to 4 metres during the afternoon.
Weather Mostly sunny.
NEWCASTLE SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
Yesterday: Bulk Philippines, 9.30pm; Saikai Maru II, 11.30pm.
Today: Houtmangracht, 5.45am; ASL Uranus, 6.45am; Madeira, 7.45am; Port Alberni, 9am; Wincanton, 5pm; Corona Utility, 6.45pm; Harvest Sky, 10pm.
DEPARTURES
Yesterday: Star Bueno, 1.05pm; Avalon, 8.30pm.
Today: Nicosia Pegasus, 12.30am; Mineral New York, 1.34am; Haramachi Maru, 2.45am; Formosabulk Clement, 2.13pm.
AIR QUALITY
Newcastle Good Wallsend Good Beresfield Good Morisset Good Singleton Good Muswellbrook Good
