The iconic red and yellow flags have returned to Gold Coast beaches, signalling the beginning of the surf life saving patrol season.

Almost 3000 volunteers are set to patrol the coastline from Coolangatta to Southport every weekend and public holiday until May.

This year, however, lifesavers are highlighting new danger spots resulting from coastal erosion caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

"Down south, in that bay, you know, those beaches are a lot more protected from the waves and also currents," SLSQ Gold Coast operations manager Nathan Fife said.

"We want people to enjoy the beautiful beaches and we want them to go home with their family."

The patrol season coincides with the September school holidays, a period when tens of thousands of tourists are expected to visit Gold Co

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