BEACH WATCH
We are in a bit of a lull swell wise for the next couple of days. Only small choppy conditions with a light onshore wind. Best for a paddle will be on the mornings low tide while surf is cleanest. Swell from the East to S/E at 0.5 to 1m. Wind light and variable tending S/E to N/E. Pull out the mal for a few small rights off South Bar. Lefts off Dixon and Pogos. Similar conditions to the south with Redhead and Fraser likely options. Birubi up at Port Stephens.Beaches are sanded up and clean and clear in though few patches of kelp at Nobbys. Keep a safe distance and water temp on 21C. - Dave Anderson
HUNTER BOATING
Winds East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots tending east to northeasterly during the morning and early afternoon.
Seas Around 1 metre.
Swell Northeasterly around 1 metre.
Weather Partly cloudy.
NEWCASTLE SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
Yesterday: Tohoku Maru, 2am; Corona Utility, 5am; Bulk Harvest, 3.30pm; Lacta, 4pm; Noble Salute, 8.45pm; Saldanha Bay, 11.45pm. Today: Morning Salute, 3.30am; African Lark, 5am; Neo Beachwood, noon; Royal Epic, 1.45pm; Ningbo Innovation, 4pm; Tairyu, 7pm.
DEPARTURES
Yesterday: Km Kobe, 12.45pm; Peak Proteus, 2pm; Fpmc B 108, 5.30pm; Souni, 10pm; Corona Utility, 10.45pm.
Today: Formosabulk Brave, 1am; Tohoku Maru, 2am; Nord Copenhagen, 3am; Ikan Jubal, 4am; Lacta, 5.30pm; Noble Salute, 7.30pm; Morning Salute, 9.45pm.
AIR QUALITY
Newcastle Good
Wallsend Good
Beresfield Good
Singleton Very good
Muswellbrook Very good
