Sacha Baron Cohen braves the chilly waters of Shark Beach in Sydney

Sacha Baron Cohen doesn’t let the winter weather stop him enjoying a morning swim as he braves the chilly waters of Shark Beach in Sydney

Sacha Baron Cohen braved the winter chill as he enjoyed swim at Shark Beach in Sydney on Friday.

The 49-year-old did not let frosty conditions get the better of him as he took a dip early in the morning.

He swam several laps in the sea, dressed in a blue rash vest and black boardshorts.

Morning swim: Sacha Baron Cohen (pictured) did not let the winter chill as he enjoyed a morning swim at a beach in Sydney, on Friday

The Borat star streamlined his performance by wearing a black swimming cap as he swam laps.

He appeared to be the only swimmer at sea, which was perhaps because he arrived at the beach so early in the morning. 

The British-born comedian swam at a brisk pace, enjoying the serenity.

But after some time in the water, it was time for Sacha to get out of the water and head back home.

Dress for the dip: The 49-year-old did not let frosty conditions get the better of him as he took a dip early in the morning, dressed in a blue rash vest and black boardshorts

Dress for the dip: The 49-year-old did not let frosty conditions get the better of him as he took a dip early in the morning, dressed in a blue rash vest and black boardshorts

Braving the cold: The Borat star streamlined his performance by wearing a black swimming cap as he swam laps. He swam at a brisk pace, enjoying the serenity

Braving the cold: The Borat star streamlined his performance by wearing a black swimming cap as he swam laps. He swam at a brisk pace, enjoying the serenity

Getting his laps in: He swam several laps in the sea and appeared to be the only swimmer at sea

Getting his laps in: This was likely because he arrived at the beach so early in the morning

Getting his laps in: He swam several laps in the sea and appeared to be the only swimmer at sea, which was perhaps because he arrived at the beach so early in the morning

Time to go: But after some time in the water, it was time for the British-born comedian to get out of the water and head back home

Time to go: But after some time in the water, it was time for the British-born comedian to get out of the water and head back home

The Ali G star did his last few strokes in the sea before standing up and making his way to the sand.

He then waded his way through the water and up the shore where his towel on the beach. 

The Les Misérables actor continued up the sand, taking big strides up the hill. 

Done for the day: The Ali G star did his last few strokes in the sea before standing up and making his way to the sand

Done for the day: The Ali G star did his last few strokes in the sea before standing up and making his way to the sand

Ready to go home: He then waded his way through the water and up the shore

Ready to go home: He then waded his way through the water and up the shore 

Heading back: The Les Misérables actor continued up the sand, taking big strides up the hill

Heading back: The Les Misérables actor continued up the sand, taking big strides up the hill

He picked up his blue towel and wiped the salt water off his face.

Sacha’s morning swim comes after he recently returned to the spotlight to make a surprise appearance at a comedy club in Moore Park’s Entertainment Quarter.

Last Saturday night, the funnyman dressed as his original alter ego Ali G and left fans stunned reprised the iconic character, The Daily Telegraph reported.

Finishing up: He picked up his blue towel and wiped the salt water off his face

Finishing up: He picked up his blue towel and wiped the salt water off his face

Making his return: Sacha's morning swim comes after he recently returned to the spotlight for an appearance at a comedy club last week

Making his return: Sacha’s morning swim comes after he recently returned to the spotlight for an appearance at a comedy club last week

Sacha reportedly performed at two comedy showcases on Saturday night, with each set lasting for 20 minutes.

An audience member said everyone was required to put their phone in ‘locked pouches’ before Sacha came on stage – presumably to prevent the performance being leaked online.

Ali G was the comedy persona that launched Sacha on the path to stardom.   

What a surprise! Sacha reportedly performed at two comedy showcases in Moore Park's Entertainment Quarter, with each set lasting for 20 minutes

What a surprise! Sacha reportedly performed at two comedy showcases in Moore Park’s Entertainment Quarter, with each set lasting for 20 minutes 

The satirical character debuted on British TV program The 11 O’Clock Show in the late ’90s, before later appearing in the self-titled spin-off Da Ali G Show in 2000.

Sacha reprised his iconic role in the film Ali G Indahouse in 2002.

Sacha is currently living in Sydney with his wife, Australian actress Isla Fisher, and their three children. 

In da house! Ali G was the comedy persona that launched Sacha on the path to stardom. The satirical character debuted on British TV program The 11 O'Clock Show in the late '90s, before later appearing in the self-titled spin-off Da Ali G Show in 2000

In da house! Ali G was the comedy persona that launched Sacha on the path to stardom. The satirical character debuted on British TV program The 11 O’Clock Show in the late ’90s, before later appearing in the self-titled spin-off Da Ali G Show in 2000