BEACH WATCH
An overnight gusty southerly change will be well set in for the morning. End of the small clean conditions and only a slight increase in swell through out the day. Swell swinging between east and south at 1m. Wind moderate south to southeast easing during afternoon. The early high tide may just produce some okay waves in the southern corners with Merewether and Cowrie the best options; Dudley and South Catho down the coast and One Mile up at Port Stephens. Shore breaks are sanding up and some gutters are forming. Water temp 19C. - Dave Anderson
HUNTER BOATING
Winds South to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, easing to 10 to 15 knots before dawn. Seas 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning. 1st Swell Southerly around 1 metre. 2nd Swell East to northeasterly around 1 metre. Weather Sunny.
NEWCASTLE SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
Yesterday: Regina Oldendorff, 7.15am; PB Darling, 9am; Svitzer Ginga, 9am; HI Success, 3.45pm; Bbc America, 6.45pm; Bottiglieri Ambition, 7.45pm. Today: Divinus, 12am; Tres Felices, 12.01am; Elegant Salute, 1.45am; Ishizuchi, 8am; PB Plenty, 9am; Gretke Oldendorff, 10.45am; Jiangmen Trader, 1pm; La Briantais, 4pm; Regina Oldendorff, 8pm; Tenryu Maru, 10pm.
DEPARTURES
Yesterday: Kymopolia, 5am; Aal Hong Kong, 8am; Brilliant Jupiter, 2.30pm; Cape Excelsior, 5.15pm; Navios Antares, 8.52pm; Hakuyo, 9.45pm. Today: Sm Tiger, 5.38am; Regina Oldendorff, 6.15am; Shin Sanyo Maru, 9.45am; Dry Beam Neo, 12pm; Bottiglieri Ambition, 2.30pm; Hyundai Samcheonpo, 5.40pm, Navios Luz, 6.30pm; Bbc America, 9pm.
AIR QUALITY
Newcastle Good, Wallsend Good, Beresfield Good, Singleton Very good, Muswellbrook Very good
