DAMAGING Surf for Southeast Coast
28 SEPTEMBER 2024 05:02 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF
for parts of Southeast Coast Forecast District.
Issued at 5:02 am Saturday, 28 September 2024.
Damaging surf conditions are expected over Gold Coast waters today.
Weather Situation
A low pressure system has developed off the Byron Bay coast causing strong to gale force winds and large waves for waters off Gold coast and Moreton Island. The low is expected to remain slow moving on Saturday before weakening on Sunday morning with conditions easing.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Southeast Coast
Damaging Surf conditions which may lead to localised damage and coastal erosion is possible about the Gold Coast waters, between Cape Moreton and Point Danger for the rest of today. These conditions will persist throughout the day and are expected to ease during the night.
A Hazardous Surf Warning is also current for Sunshine and Gold Coast waters.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Coolangatta, Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island.
Emergency services advise people to:
* Know your limitations around beaches, tidal rivers and creeks. Adhere to warning from lifesavers and lifeguards .
* If you have a boat or water craft, haul out if possible or check your moorings are secure.
* If you have children make sure they are within arm's reach around the water.
The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Saturday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
