Three Gold Coast beaches are closed. There is no swimming allowed at Main Beach, near the Sheraton and at Rainbow Bay.
Lifeguards say there is solid swell between 1 1/2 and two metres.
The wind is blowing very strong south to south westerly. At Coolangatta, wind is gusting at 32 kays an hour and 28 at the Seaway.
They also say it is blown out and quite ugly.
Michelle has worked as a broadcast journalist since 1999 and 102.9 Hot Tomato is her 4th radio station. Major stories she’s covered over the years include the Childers Backpacker Hotel fire and the fatal shooting of Police Officer Damien Leeding on the Gold Coast. Michelle has been writing for myGC.com.au since its inception. “I really enjoy lifestyle type stories that show the world just how interesting we all are.” Outside of work, Michelle volunteers her time with many local causes including Volunteering Gold Coast, the Schoolies Support Team and Rosies Street Outreach.
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