Coogee

Good news for Eastern Suburbs beachgoers! Coogee and Maroubra beaches have reopened for swimming following temporary closures associated with a juvenile whale carcass at Lurline Bay. Randwick City Council confirmed on 23 October 2026 that lifeguards had assessed the situation and decided it was safe to reopen both beaches, with some important precautions remaining in place. Coogee Beach Reopens to Swimmers Coogee Beach has reopened, with lifeguards advising swimmers to stay between the red and yellow flags. The decision follows an assessment of the whale carcass, which remains wedged among rocks at nearby Lurline Bay. Although overnight high tides had…