Cooly Classic Ocean Swim Festival

Saturday 15 May 2027 | 12:00 AM

Coolangatta

Swimmers have a rare opportunity to swim a course with some of Australia’s most revered surf breaks as your backdrop.

Swimmers have a rare opportunity to swim a course with some of Australia’s most revered surf breaks as your backdrop – Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta and Kirra.

There are four distances, from 1km to 5km, but it’s always the 2.0km Cooly Classic from Snapper Rocks to Kirra Beach which attracts the masses.

Your start line, Snapper Rocks, is one of the world’s most famous surf breaks.  Then, your course is a straight line to Kirra Beach, passing Rainbow Bay, Greenmount and Coolangatta Beaches as you swim.

Throughout the week, there’ll be a range of small group sessions and clinics with guest coaches.  This is a chance to receive specialist coaching and also swim with local squads at some of the Gold Coast’s favourite open-water training locations.

Accessibility information

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Getting there

Skip the parking hassle – use public transport, walking or cycling. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

If you drive, parking may be limited. Use the EasyPark app to start, stop or extend metered parking from your phone. And remember, parking regulations still apply during events. For more information visit the City of Gold Coast's Parking page.

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