Surfing: Big waves predicted on the Gold Coast
Five Gold Coast beaches have been closed after the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued a warning about large and powerful surf conditions. FULL FORECAST >>>
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THE Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has warned of large and powerful surf conditions at Gold Coast beaches, which could batter the coastline for several days.
Forecasters have predicted the swell will reach up to three metres on Tuesday.
Five beaches have been closed, Gold Coast City Council confirmed.
That includes Sheraton tower 41, Staghorn Ave tower 36, Surfers Paradise tower 34, Mermaid Beach tower 26 and Nobbys tower 23.
"Swimmers are advised to take care and only swim at flagged areas close to shore," a spokeswoman said.
"Lifeguards will continue to monitor conditions throughout the day."
An alert issued by the BOM early Tuesday warned the conditions would pose a hazard for swimming, surfing, boating and rock fishing.
Big waves were being generated by a “deep low pressure system northeast of New Zealand”.
“Swell is forecast to decrease below warning thresholds overnight, but may return to warning levels on Thursday evening,” the BOM stated.
The swell also expected to impact the Sunshine Coast and Fraser Island Coast will likely drop below warning thresholds overnight Tuesday-Wednesday.
But the surf conditions could return to warning levels Thursday evening.
Surf Life Saving Queensland has advised beachgoers to consider staying out of the water and avoiding walking near areas exposed to waves.
Rock fishers should avoid coastal platforms exposed to the ocean and look for a sheltered location.
Boaties planning to cross bars have been advised to reconsider or delay their voyage.
Anyone already out on the water should wear a lifejacket, double check they have the appropriate safety gear on board and log their trip with the relevant Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) base.
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