Ex-Tropical Cyclone Olga whips up king tide http://www.byronnews.com.au/photos/galleries/ex-tropical-cyclone-olga-whips-king-tide/ Queensland's central coastline was battered by a massive king tide after ex-Tropical Cyclone Olga moved south, dumping torrential rain and strong winds as it went. <b>Photos by Chris Ison</b> Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:00:45 +1100 http://media.apnonline.com.au/img/media/images/2010/02/01/surf-7_final.jpg Ex-Tropical Cyclone Olga whips up king tide /photos/galleries/ex-tropical-cyclone-olga-whips-king-tide/ 1 of 12, Surf lifesaver John Hamrey keeps a close eye on surfers at Yeppoon main beach as the King tide and waves whipped up by ex Cyclone Olga made beach conditions treacherous. Surf lifesaver John Hamrey keeps a close eye on surfers at Yeppoon main beach as the King tide and waves whipped up by ex Cyclone Olga made beach conditions treacherous. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:56:45 +1100 2 of 12, A surfer launches himself into a turbulent sea from the Emu Park jetty at Fisherman's Beach to take advantage of the large swells kicked up by ex-TC Olga. A surfer launches himself into a turbulent sea from the Emu Park jetty at Fisherman's Beach to take advantage of the large swells kicked up by ex-TC Olga. Photo: Chris Ison. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:09:15 +1100 3 of 12, Stong winds and rain lashed Yeppoon as Ex-TC OLga made its way south. Stong winds and rain lashed Yeppoon as Ex-TC OLga made its way south. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:57:42 +1100 4 of 12, Surf lifesaver John Hamrey keeps a close eye on surfers at Yeppoon main beach as the King tide and waves whipped up by ex Cyclone Olga made beach conditions treacherous. Surf lifesaver John Hamrey keeps a close eye on surfers at Yeppoon main beach as the King tide and waves whipped up by ex Cyclone Olga made beach conditions treacherous. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:56:00 +1100 5 of 12, Surf lifesaver John Hamrey helps a surfer out of the water as large sees crash into the coastline at Yeppoon. Surf lifesaver John Hamrey helps a surfer out of the water as large sees crash into the coastline at Yeppoon. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:46:52 +1100 6 of 12, Surf lifesaver John Hamrey helps a surfer out of the water as large sees crash into the coastline at Yeppoon. Surf lifesaver John Hamrey helps a surfer out of the water as large sees crash into the coastline at Yeppoon. Photo: Chris Ison/Rocky Morning Bulletin. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:41:18 +1100 7 of 12, Yeppoon Main Beach at the peak of a king tide as ex TC Olga makes its way down through Queensland making for dangerous beach conditions. Yeppoon Main Beach at the peak of a king tide as ex TC Olga makes its way down through Queensland making for dangerous beach conditions. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:46:23 +1100 8 of 12, Yeppoon Main Beach at the peak of a king tide as ex-TC Olga makes its way down through Queensland making for dangerous beach conditions. Yeppoon Main Beach at the peak of a king tide as ex-TC Olga makes its way down through Queensland making for dangerous beach conditions. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:50:54 +1100 9 of 12, Waves between 2 and 3 metres made for exciting surf conditions at Emu Park's men's beach. Waves between 2 and 3 metres made for exciting surf conditions at Emu Park's men's beach. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:45:26 +1100 10 of 12, Waves between 2 and 3 metres made for exciting surf conditions at Emu Park's main beach. Waves between 2 and 3 metres made for exciting surf conditions at Emu Park's main beach. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:39:42 +1100 11 of 12, Waves between 2 and 3 metres made for exciting surf conditions at Emu Park's men's beach. Waves between 2 and 3 metres made for exciting surf conditions at Emu Park's men's beach. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:44:54 +1100 12 of 12, Waves between 2 and 3 metres made for exciting surf conditions at Emu Park's men's beach. Waves between 2 and 3 metres made for exciting surf conditions at Emu Park's men's beach. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 17:14:46 +1100