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  • Hazardous Surf Warning for Wednesday for Sunshine Coast Waters, Gold Coast Waters & K'gari Coast. Cancellation for Wednesday for Moreton Bay Tue 24 Mar 2026

    Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
    Queensland
      
    Hazardous Surf Warning for Queensland 
    
    Issued at 12:25 PM EST on Tuesday 24 March 2026
    
    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 Wednesday 25 March
    
    Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
    K'gari Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters and Gold Coast Waters
    Cancellation for the following areas:
    Moreton Bay
    
    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 pm EST Tuesday.
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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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