Most Sydney beaches closed - 5th January 2007
(Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald)

With massive waves predicted along Sydney's coast, all but two of the city's beaches are closed.

The flags were out only at North Bondi and Clovelly beaches this morning with rough swells posing a risk to swimmers, Surf Life Saving spokesman Brett Moore said.

"The swell forecast was for up to nine-foot (2.7m) waves regularly for beaches throughout Sydney," Mr Moore said.

He said some waves would reach 3.5m.

"Waves are expected to pick up through the day so restrictions may increase."

Mr Moore said Maroubra and North Narrabeen as well as beaches between Manly and Queenscliff, and Cronulla and Wanda were likely to be hardest hit by high waves.

"Most people have been pretty good, staying away from the area unless there is a flagged area," he said.

"We are getting to the end of our busiest period of the year now so it's normal that crowds at beaches would start to reduce but we're still asking people to take extra care."

There had been no reports of serious beach rescues today, Mr Moore said.

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