South-east Queensland is bracing for wild weather with huge swells generated by Cyclone Oma to batter the coast.

Oma is already causing a big swell which is expected to intensify later in the week.

Lifesavers closed the beach at Surfers Paradise. Credit:Jessica Hromas

Volunteer surf lifesavers closed Surfers Paradise beach on Sunday due to strong currents and urged people not to enter the water.

Strong winds, rain and three-to-four-metre waves are forecast toward the end of the week as Oma - currently near Vanuatu - moves south-west.