1/4Swell times at Kawana surf club on Sunday 17th of August. Picture: Brett Wortman
Surf off the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast surfers have been enjoying some good swell from Noosa to Caloundra.
2/4Lots of surfers have been enjoying some decent waves at Alexandra Headland. Picture: Nicola Brander
3/4Wave of the day at Alexandra Headland around 11:30am. Lots of surfers enjoying some decent surf. Picture: Nicola Brander
4/4This photo was taken near the Kawana surf club on Sunday 17th of August. Picture: Brett Wortman
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