Rising Tides

This morning the Sunshine Coast is getting a taste of huge swell, strong winds and big tides as Cyclone Alfred edges towards the coast. Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland on the receiving end of some big waves which are forecast to hit 6.4m (21 ft) by Wednesday!

Viewing platform at the Bluff, Alexandra Headland

Powerful surf conditions on display, just the warm up to Cyclone Alfred.

Surfable waves pushing through the bay at Mooloolaba..

Huge tides sweeping the sand from the beaches out to sea.