South Maroubra Ocean Swim

About the Event

The South Maroubra Ocean Swim 2026 is a premier open-water swimming event set against the iconic backdrop of South Maroubra Beach in New South Wales, Australia. Scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026, the event is organized by the South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) in collaboration with oceanswims.com. This competition caters to a wide range of aquatic abilities, offering everything from short introductory dashes for juniors to grueling endurance challenges that test the mettle of seasoned ocean swimmers in the unpredictable Pacific waters.

Race Category	Distance	Age Group	Start Time
Junior Ocean Swim	500 m	8–14 Years	07:30 AM AEST
Short Course Swim	1 km	12 Years+	Morning (TBC)
Long Course Swim	2.5 km	12 Years+	Morning (TBC)
Multi-Swim Combos	Various	12 Years+	Rolling Starts

Race Logistics and Event Management

Registration for the event is currently active, with 122 participants already committed to the 2026 swim. The South Maroubra SLSC utilizes a "combo" registration system, allowing ambitious swimmers to participate in multiple distances for a single consolidated fee. While online registration is available through the Race Roster and oceanswims platforms until April 25, the event also facilitates last-minute entries on the morning of the race. All proceeds support the South Maroubra SLSC, a volunteer-based charity that provides essential lifesaving services and beach safety education to the local community.

Regional and Demographic Context

Maroubra is one of Sydney’s most famous coastal suburbs, located within the Randwick City Council area. According to the most recent Australian Census data, Maroubra has a population of approximately 30,700 residents. The demographic landscape is culturally diverse: 55% of residents were born in Australia, with notable populations from China (7.3%), England (3.1%), and Indonesia (2.4%). The community also has a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence, accounting for roughly 1.5% of the population, reflecting the area’s deep roots in the traditional lands of the Bidjigal people.

Culture and Environmental Setting

The "Bra," as Maroubra is affectionately known by locals, is a National Surfing Reserve, and the South Maroubra end is particularly famous for its strong surf culture and community spirit. The ocean swim culture here is characterized by a "work hard, play hard" mentality, where safety is paramount due to the beach's reputation for powerful rips and swells. The South Maroubra SLSC acts as a social and safety anchor for the neighborhood. Participants in the 2026 swim can expect a raw, authentic Sydney beach experience, often finishing their races with a traditional "sausage sizzle" at the clubhouse while watching the surf break across the southern reefs.

Races Offered

1km & 2.5km Combo

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 3.5km

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Type — Others, Water sports

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07:30

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$67.97

1km Swim

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 1km

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Type — Others, Water sports

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07:30

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$42.97

2.5km Swim

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 2km

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Type — Others, Water sports

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07:30

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$42.97

500m & 1km Combo

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 1.5km

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Type — Others, Water sports

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07:30

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$67.97

500m & 2.5km Combo

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 3km

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Type — Others, Water sports

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07:30

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$67.97

500m Swim (15+ Years)

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 0.5km

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Type — Others, Water sports

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07:30

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$27.97

500m Swim (8-14 Years)

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 0.5km

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Type — Others, Water sports

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07:30

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$22.97

500m, 1km & 2.5km Combo

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 4km

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Type — Others, Water sports

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07:30

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$67.97

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Maroubra.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.2° / 22.3°

wb_sunny 12.7° / 21.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.2 /

water_drop 75.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.2° / 22.3°

wb_sunny 12.7° / 21.1°

air 12.2 km/h

water_drop 75.0%

About Maroubra

Learn more about the host city, Maroubra.

Maroubra is a beachside suburb in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is 10 kilometres south-east of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the City of Randwick.