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CoastalWatch surf report: Swell 3ft SE - Rating 5 - Winds 11 kts - High Tide 05:38 am & 05:48 pm - Low Tide 12:00 am & 11:47 pm - The swell has gone around to the SE and is in the 2-3ft+ range on the open beaches. The winds are SSW early but are are predicted to go very strong SSE later. Try the beachies in the S protected corners early on high tide, Dickys-Currumindi, Alex, Coolum, A Bay, Noosa groynes. The points later when the wind goes strong SSE and the tide drops. Check out the latest Coastalwatch forecast. - SSW winds early going S/SE 15/25 knots, increasing to 25/33 knots from the south during the day. Sea: 2 metres, rising to 3 metres from the south during the day. Swell: SE 1.5 to 2 metres, tending S/SE 2.5 metres from the south during the day. Scattered squally showers. - surf report thanks to CoastalWatch

local time Friday, March 12, 4:00 AM EST

From the Cooloola area you can explore the Great Sandy National Park, catch a ferry to Fraser Island or go camping among the trees right on the beach.

Check out rainbow-coloured sand dunes at Rainbow Beach. Rainbow Beach is located 70km north of Maroochy and is a popular destination for 4WD and nature enthusiasts. Go hang gliding or hire a 4WD to access one of the most remote places on the coast and explore native flora and fauna. 74 different shades of sand can be seen at Rainbow Beach as well as a sacred Aboriginal site.