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CoastalWatch surf report: Swell 1-2ft ESE - Rating 3 - Winds 4kts - High Tide 07:51 am & 08:30 pm - Low Tide 02:15 am & 01:51 pm - The swell is still very small at 1-2ft max along the open stretches with a light W winds early. The winds will go NNW, then NNE later. Just very small ones all along the open beaches on high tide early, then try Sunshine, Yaroomba and Kawana later. Check out the latest Coastalwatch swell forecast and mountainwatch.com for the snow conditions. - N/NW winds at 10/15 knots increasing to 15/20 knots by late morning. Inshore afternoon N/NE sea breezes at 15 knots. Fine. - surf report thanks to CoastalWatch

local time Friday, September 3, 5:02 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.