GOLD Coast City Council lifeguards weekend supervisor Anthony Lunney said large swells had forced the closure of beaches across the Coast, with only a couple of swimming spots considered safe. <\/p>\n
We have a pretty big swell hitting the Coast at the moment and it is unfortunate that it has hit on a pretty hot and muggy day when everybody wants to come to the beach and go for a swim, he said. <\/p>\n
Currumbin Creek and Tallebudgera Creek are the best places and the roads are really busy heading south. <\/p>\n
We cant force people out of the water, we can only advised them that the beaches are closed and that they are swimming at their own risk. <\/p>\n
Swells are reaching 1.8 metres at most beaches on the Coast, but Mr Lunney said little damage had been done. <\/p>\n
The swell is supposed to peak today before dropping a bit tomorrow and should hopefully be back to normal by Tuesday, he said. <\/p>\n
The beaches have held up pretty well. <\/p>\n
Rough conditions at Kirra caused organisers to relocate the Queensland Nipper Titles to Currumbin Creek this morning. <\/p>\n
Organisers will monitor conditions throughout the day, as high seas are predicted. <\/p>\n
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