BEACH WATCH
Low pressure systems have moved quickly off the coast and surf conditions will remain big for next couple of days. Good chance of early offshore clean waves but only at a few select south facing reefs and points. Swell from the south at 2m to 3m. Wind moderate West to S/W tending South to S/E during afternoon. Tides running in to a mid morning high and will be a hard paddle out for the experienced surfer. Merewether off the 3rd reef for some big rights and try Nobbys bank for smaller reform lefts. Dudley, Blacksmiths and Norah Head to the south. Fingal and Seal Rocks to the north. Sweeps running to the north and poor swimming conditions so head to ocean bathes for a few laps. Water temp 16C. - Dave Anderson
HUNTER BOATING
Winds South to southwesterly 15 to 25 knots, up to 30 knots offshore north of Norah Head early. Winds tending west to southwesterly 15 to 20 knots early in the morning then tending southeast to southwesterly in the early afternoon. Seas 1.5 to 2.5 metres, to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning. Swell Southerly 3 to 4 metres, decreasing to 2 to 3 metres during the morning. Weather Sunny.
NEWCASTLE SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
Today: Corona Power, 12.45am; Klara Oldendorff, 3am; Gl La Paz, 4.30am; Leto, 8.45am; Furious, 9.15am; Pan Ceres, 2pm; Aashna, 3pm; Asl Symphony, 8pm.
DEPARTURES
Today: Tenryu Maru, 12.01am; Orchid Island, 1.30am; Aquavita Sol, 2.05am; Diavolezza, 9am; Uws 3, 12pm; Ikan Bagat, 1.45pm; Corona Power, 3.58pm; Alkimos Heracles, 4.30pm; Jy River, 5.30pm; GL La Paz, 8.45pm; Ever Imperial, 9.30pm; Klara Oldendorff, 11.45pm.
AIR QUALITY
Newcastle Good Wallsend Good Beresfield Good Morisset Good Singleton Good Muswellbrook Good
