Ruth remained over the ocean between Australia and New Caledonia. The highest astronomical tides for 10 yr combined with large NE swells caused damage at Heron Is. The big tides and heavy swells caused extensive foreshore erosion along the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. The Brisbane wave recording station recorded significant (peak) wave heights of 4.0m (6.3m)

Rockhampton Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland a…