Wave flips and capsizes boat, three men saved from sea

Three men have been plucked from the sea off the Gold Coast after their boat was flipped by a large wave and capsized.

The vessel was hit by a large wave about 5.30am on Friday off Main Beach.

Two men were rescued by water police immediately, and a third was pulled from the water about 90 minutes later.

The boat capsized off Main Beach on the Gold Coast. Credit: Generic

All were taken to Gold Coast hospital in a stable condition.

Queensland Ambulance said the injuries were minimal, but the men – aged in their 30s or 40s – were being kept in for observation.