BEACH WATCH
A continuation of the N/E winds again for today which is limiting the cleaner waves to the protected norther corners. Conditions to remain choppy and similar to the last few days. Swell from the East at 1.5 to 2m. Winds lighter North before freshening N/E for the afternoon. Tide is running out to a late morning low tide. Newcastle Beach off point and middle sure to be popular. Merewether is sanding up and reform bank at Dixon. Redhead and Frenchmans to the south. Birubie and Seals Rocks area to the north. Sweeps are running to the south and some erosion at Newcastle Beach. Only swim at patrolled beaches in flags. Water temp 16C. - Dave Anderson
HUNTER BOATING
Winds Northeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore south of Port Stephens during the morning. Seas 1.5 to 2 metres. Swell Northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore. Weather Cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
NEWCASTLE SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
Yesterday: Banasol, 7.15am; Eastern Bund, 9.30am; Dyna Camellia, 11.48am; Tohokumaru, 4.30pm; Great Ocean, 5pm; Shin Sanyo Maru, 10.30pm.
Today: Stella Ellena, 1am; Tatsuki Maru, 6.30am; Corona Queen, 7am; Thor Brave, 10am; Ttm Phoenix, 1pm; Spirit of Ho0ping, 4.5pm; Coral Jasper, 9pm.
TODAY
Yesterday: Azalea Island, 4.27am; Oceana, 9am; New Shanghai, 1.52pm; Fpmc Guard, 3pm; Cemtex Innovation, 6.45pm; Ishizuchi, 8.30pm. Today: World Navigator, 12.01am; Banasol, 5am; Dyna Camellia, 8.45am; Great Ocean, 11am; Legato Ii, noon; Eastern Bund, Tohokumaru, 3.15pm; Bbc Lima, 7pm; Stella Ellena, 7.30pm.
AIR QUALITY
Newcastle Good Wallsend Good
Beresfield Good Singleton Very good
Muswellbrook Good
