S swell 3-4ft.+ NW winds 4 knots. A new S swell is the 3-4ft+ range on the sets with NW winds early. SW winds are forecast later and the tide is dropping to a low at 8.15am. It will be best later on the incoming tide with more water on then banks.
The NSW lifesaving patrol season ended on Sunday 28 April, however Nobby’s and Bar Beach are still patrolled by council lifeguards 7 days a week.
Please do not take any risks during the off-season period. No Flags = No Swim! The majority of beach patrols will again commence on the first day of the September School Holidays.
For more information on lifesaving patrol times and beach/rock fishing safety, please visit the Surf Life Saving Australia Beachsafe website at www.beachsafe.org.au
Wind (live):
W 8 knots Last updated: 18/05/2013 4:30:28 PM NEWCASTLE NOBBYS SIGNAL STATIO
High tide:
1.26 am - 1.5 m 2.32 pm - 1.31 m
Low tide:
8.15 am - 0.59 m 8.14 pm - 0.79 m
Water temp:
20
c
Air temp:
19
c
UV index:
2
(low) Last updated: 18/05/2013 12:00:44 PM
Outlook:
Forecast for Saturday 18 May until midnight
Winds: Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1 to 2 metres, decreasing below 1.5
metres around midday, then decreasing below 1 metre by early evening. Swell:
Southerly 2 metres.
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Wind, tides, UV ratings, air temps and outlook provided by Coastalwatch are based on data and radar images provided by the Bureau of Meteorology. www.bom.gov.au