Most Gold Coast beaches have been closed due to dangerous surf conditions and will likely remain shut for the weekend.
With the mercury hovering around 30C on Saturday there was plenty of action along the beaches but not much in the water due to surging waters and large waves.
Several people suffered minor injuries after being swept over at rocks at Rainbow Bay while a 14-year-old girl who had tried to go swimming with about 12 mates had to be rescued, a Surf Lifesaving Queensland spokesman said.
She was pulled semi-conscious from the water at Southport but fortunately a doctor was part of a group of patrolling lifesavers and was able to treat her immediately.
Along the southeast Queensland coast there were strong rips and waves up to two metres.
"That's a solid swell," the SLQ spokesmand said.
A handful of Sunshine Coast beaches, including Maroochydore, were also closed on Saturday and will be assessed before swimmers are allowed back in the water.
A hazardous surf warning remains in place across the Gold and Sunshine coasts and Fraser Island for the weekend.
Australian Associated Press
