Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Hazardous Surf Warning for Queensland

Issued at 04:27 PM EST on Friday 18 April 2025

Weather Situation
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.
Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
K'gari Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters and Gold Coast Waters

Warnings for Saturday 19 April

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
K'gari Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters and Gold Coast Waters

Warnings for Sunday 20 April

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Gold Coast Waters

Surf Life Saving Queensland advise that:
People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
Boaters should remember to log on with their local radio base and consider their safety management plan.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Saturday.
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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information
on wind, wave and weather conditions for
these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/ or on marine
radio.
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