BEACHWATCH
Onshore wind flow set to continue for today but not as strong. Small low popped up in the Tasman which is moving quickly to the east and has produced some swell for next couple of days. Swell from the South at 1.5m. Wind South tending S/E to East during afternoon. Strong sweeps running to the northern corners has displaced some sand that has been building up on the shorebreaks. Early high tide so try Cowrie and Merewether. Dixon and Pogos as tide goes low. Dudley,Caves and Catho to the south. One Mile up at Port Stephens. Only go to patrolled beaches if not a strong swimmer. Water temp 19C
- DAVE ANDERSON
HUNTER BOATING
Winds Southerly 10 to 15 knots shifting east to northeasterly in the afternoon.
Seas 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the morning.
Swell Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres.
Weather Mostly sunny.
NEWCASTLE SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
Yesterday: Wolverine, 1pm; Corona Youthful, 7pm; Pangaea Ocean Explorer, 8pm; Kure Harbour, 9pm.
Today: Corona Majesty, 12.36am; K Younghung, 10.45am; Coral Diamond, 11.30am; Ivsibis, 11.45am; Solar Legend, 1.45pm; Thisseas, 4.30pm; El Comino, 6.30pm; Artemisi, 11.30pm.
DEPARTURES
Yesterday: Wolverine, 11am; Shoyo, 12.31pm; Ince Point, 10pm; Ocean Tide, 11pm.
Today: Corona Lions, 12.30am; Golden Yosa, 12.45pm; Corona Youthful, 3pm; Orchid Island, 5.30pm; Century Wave, 7.45pm; Wolverine, 8.45pm; Pangaea Ocean Explorer, 10.22pm; Corona Majesty, 11.23pm.
AIR QUALITY
Newcastle Good Wallsend Good Beresfield Good Singleton Good Muswellbrook Good
