Search for missing swimmer – Maroubra
Monday, 02 February 2026 02:09:42 AM
A multi agency search is scheduled to resume for a missing swimmer in Sydney’s east.
About 4pm yesterday (Sunday 1 February 2026), emergency services responded to reports that a man swimming at the southern end of Maroubra Beach had failed to return to shore.
Officers from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command were informed that the man – aged in his 30’s – was in company with several friends at the time of the incident.
With the assistance of the Marine Area Command, Surf Life Saving, Randwick Council, Toll and Westpac Helicopters a coordinated search was conducted.
The search was suspended at 6pm, however, is scheduled to resume at 8am today (Monday 2 February 2026).
Anyone with information about the matter – or was in the area at the time with any available mobile phone footage – is urged to contact Maroubra Police Station.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.
