Surfer, swimmer dead in separate drownings

The 62-year-old man could not be revived by paramedics.

About 2pm, a woman drowned while swimming at Gordons Bay in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

The 47-year-old suffered a medical episode, police said. Emergency services tried to resuscitate her but she died at the scene.

Gordons Bay is not patrolled by surf lifesavers but is listed among the least hazardous beaches in Sydney on the BeachSafe website.

Beachgoers are being urged by lifesavers to swim in patrolled locations and avoid going alone.

At least 30 people have drowned across the country this summer, according to Royal Life Saving Australia's national drowning toll.

More than 1200 people were rescued from NSW between Christmas and New Year's Day.

NSW Police will prepare reports on both deaths for the coroner.