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Surf Report Newcastle NSW 7:51am 24/05/2013
Swell size: 6ft+
E swell 6ft+. @ 7 secs. SSE winds 28 knots. Stormy conditions no beaches are offering any wind protection, open beaches are looking extremely dangerous, winds are forecast to get stronger. Good day to stay indoors. Report by Peztronic.
By Scott Hammerton

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Hunter
24/05/2013
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
Weather
Wind (live): SE 29 knots
Last updated:
24/05/2013 3:31:32 PM
Norah Head
High tide:
7.17 am - 1.57 m
7.37 pm - 2.02 m
Low tide:
1.18 am - 0.38 m
1.02 pm - 0.43 m
Water temp: 19 c
Air temp: 18 c
UV index: 2 (low)
Last updated:
24/05/2013 12:00:44 PM
Outlook:
Winds: Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots increasing to 40 knots before turning southerly 25 to 30 knots during the afternoon and evening. Seas: 2 to 3 metres increasing to 3 to 5 metres offshore. Swell: Southeasterly 2 to 3 metres. Weather: Isolated thunderstorms offshore. Caution: Large swells breaking dangerously close inshore.
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