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  • Hazardous Surf Warning for Friday for Gold Coast Waters Thu 01 May 2025

    Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
    Queensland
      
    Hazardous Surf Warning for Queensland 
    
    Issued at 10:44 PM EST on Thursday 01 May 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.
    
    Warnings for Friday 02 May
    
    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 Friday.
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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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