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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, 3:57 AM EST

The name Maroochydore comes from the Yuggera language word 'Muru-kutchi', meaning red-bill: the name of the black swan, commonly seen in the area.

Today Maroochydore claims the title of the Natural Capital of the Sunshine Coast as a new emerging and vibrant city takes shape.

Maroochydore contains a popular surf beach. The Maroochy River's southern bank forms a virtually unbroken stretch of parkland and picnic spots in the area. Maroochydore is also a major commercial area of the Sunshine Coast with most shopping precincts located in the central business district. It is home to the Sunshine Plaza shopping centre, the Sunshine Coast Airport, and the Sunshine Coast's major bus interchange for TransLink services on Sunshine Coast.

Maroochydore is also a venue of major surf sport carnivals, and is a popular holiday point from which to travel the rest of Queensland.

Award-winning retreats, B&B’s and motels will welcome you home after a day of exploring one of the finest art galleries on the Sunshine Coast or native flora and fauna.