Gold Coast beaches to reopen

Gold Coast beaches will reopen after days of closures due to the wild weather which has lashed Australia's east coast.

All beaches on the tourist strip will open at 8am on Wednesday, although lifeguards will shut some beaches if conditions get rough.

"We do ask beachgoers to stay close to shore in the flagged areas," the Gold Coast City Council said in a statement.

"Lifeguards will continue to assess beach areas individually throughout the day and some beaches may be closed if conditions deteriorate."

The beaches had been shut for four consecutive days following huge waves brought about by a king tide and a powerful northeasterly swell.