BY IAN CROUCH and JESSICA ROUSE
Hunter residents are being urged to steer clear of the beach over the next couple of days with waves expected to reach up to five metres today and tomorrow.
It's prompted warnings from Surf Lifesaving NSW to all beachgoers and rock fishermen around the region to stay away from all our beaches.
It comes as the Hunter prepares for the coldest day of the year so far, with temperatures only set to reach 18 degrees in some areas today - four degrees below average.
