Victorian Open Water Swim Calendar

Casual swim at Williamstown Beach to mark the end of winter and start of spring.

This is an amazing swim with plenty to see. You’ll forget you’re in Melbourne because abundant sea life will take your breath away.

Easter swim hosted by the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club, with delicious spit roast dinner.

Postponed from Easter Sunday due to bad weather.

The Melb Cup Day Swim has been an annual event since 2017 but this year has been updated to become a real Cup Day event. Choose 1 of 4 distances from 800m to the Melb Cup distance of 3200m.

The Vic OW Championships are returning this summer, making a big splash in the beautiful regional city of Geelong.

This promises to be a great experience for all swimmers from seasoned racers to first-timers.

Open to all current SV members. See below for general public swimmers.
Entries close 27 Nov.

The Vic OW Championships will be making a big splash in the beautiful regional city of Geelong, run in conjunction with the SV & MSV OW Champs.

This is for general public swimmers (not SV or MSV members).
Entries close 27 Nov.

MSV is running its 1st OW Championships this summer, making a big splash in the beautiful regional city of Geelong.

This promises to be a great experience for all swimmers from seasoned racers to first-timers.

Open to all current MSV members. The MSV championship race is the 2.5km - enter other races via the general public swimmers event.
Entries close 27 Nov.

The Lake Boga Bank 2 Bank is an inland open water swim across Lake Boga in Northern Victoria.

Cash prizes, other swim/run/walk events on offer, guest speakers and much more available.

You need to supply your own support paddler - see Facebook for info about kayak hire and paddlers.

Victoria's Boxing Day swim.

Also includes nipper swim, novice swim and beach run events.

The Burson Rock2Ramp is held on the 28th Dec each year in the protected surf beach inside Point Roadnight.

1st swim in the Shipwreck Coast Swim Series (with Portland, Warrnambool and Port Campbell).

Held on the gorgeous Port Fairy East Beach. Swim out through the break, along the beach and then back in to the finish.

Be a part of the Waratah Beach SLSC swim in Shallow Inlet. Swimming with the current in the sheltered waters of the inlet is a great introduction to salt water swimming.

One of the main events in the Victorian OWS calendar.

The event is run by the Jan Juc SLSC at the calm, protected and picturesque location that the locals fondly refer to as "Cosy Corner". This idyllic setting is protected by Point Danger.

2nd swim in the Shipwreck Coast Swim Series (with Port Fairy, Warrnambool and Port Campbell).

Held in the protected waters of Nuns Beach.

The Bay Open Water Swimmers present the BOWS Marathon Swim at the Black Rock Yacht Club. Wetsuit and Non Wetsuit Categories for all distances, and can be used as a qualifier for various events - see website for details.

The world-famous swim from the Lorne pier to the Lorne beach.

Mostly straight-line course with the tide.

Run by the Mornington Life Saving Club.

The only twilight swim in the Victorian calendar.

Swim from Portsea with the outgoing tide to the Quarantine station.

Part of the Echuca Moama Triathlon Club Multisport weekend of events.

Swim starts at the Onion Patch at the Port of Echuca. Swim down the Murray River to Morrisons Winery for BBQ and festivities.

Spectators can also travel to & from Morrisons aboard a paddlesteamer.

Diamond-shaped course in the clear waters off the Mt Martha beach - a regular favourite, with a sparklng commentary.

Presented by The Rotary Club of Brighton in association with The Brighton Lifesaving Club.

Pay respect to the elders of our beautiful country and sea, including a smoking ceremony and then an awesome swim from Williamstown Beach to Jawbone Marine Park and return.

Multiple distances available, as well as music, food and fun.

Run by the Ocean Grove SLSC who also run the Rip To River race. Check the website for details of both events.

3rd swim in the Shipwreck Coast Swim Series (with Port Fairy, Portland and Port Campbell).

The longest-running open water swim in Victoria, in the beautiful Lady Bay.

Starting west of the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club and finishing on the beach at the clubhouse.

The swim runs along the beach from Lagoon Pier Port Melbourne to Kerferd Pier Albert Park. Ideal for spectators to walk along and watch their swimmer, or stand on the pier at either end and see the start or finish.

Limited street (ticket) parking available. Try the No.1 Sth Melb Beach tram, which goes very close to the life saving club.

Held at the iconic Dendy Beach bathing boxes in front of the Brighton LSC clubhouse.

4th swim in the Shipwreck Coast Swim Series (with Port Fairy, Portland and Warrnambool).

Held in the breathtaking cliff-bound bay of Port Campbell, the course challenges swimmers to a lap of the bay.

Swim across "The Rip" at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay!

Cross the Rip in small groups with support boats and trained staff.

1 scheduled crossing this summer.

Contingency in case of bad weather is the following day.

Straight-line swim along the beach from Edithvale to Aspendale.

Swim in the calm protected waters of Half Moon Bay on the Bellarine Peninsula.

A new event on the calendar. It's hosted by the not-for-profit Mornington Peninsula Triathlon Club and the perfect way to kick off the Frankston Waterfront Festival.

Victoria's very own ultra marathon swim, from Safety Beach to Sorrento.

Pre-registration on the event website.

Limited to 100 solos or tandems and 10 x 4 person relays. Age limit 18+

Swim from Sorrento to Portsea, tide-assisted.

Entries open 1 Dec and will sell out in less than 90 mins!

Part of the Nagambie On Water festival over the weekend.

It's a short 600m or full 1.1 km swim in Lake Nagambie, open to all ages and swimmers.

Join in the world's largest FREE open-water swim and afterwards enjoy the festivities at the Pako Festa in Geelong.

Swim around the wreck of the Cerberus in Half Moon Bay, Sandringham.

The Williamstown Open Water Championship "The WOW Challenge" is Victoria's world class, championship distance, open water swim event.

The WOW Challenge is for everyone: champions, weekend warriors, kids, multiclass, fast, slow, young and old!

The Melbourne Open Water Swim Club's championships, but anyone can win it and get their name engraved on our perpetual shield and win a medal. You get a handicap start time according to your swim ability and expected finishing time.

New event in 2023 that showcases the Bass Coast region with 4 point to point event distances to choose from.

A festival atmosphere where you can expect all the trimmings: water safety, logistics, timing, refreshments, photos, finishers medals, free merchandise, prize money, awards and a great time!

The swim returned in 2023 after a few years in hibernation. Free Tees, Cheap Merch, Egg & Bacon Rolls - all the good stuff!

Ocean Swimming on the edge of Bass Strait at the heart of the Great Ocean Road, in a absolutely gorgeous area.

Easter swim hosted by the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club, with delicious spit roast dinner.

The Melbourne OWS Club's big swim.

Swim 4km from Altona to Williamstown.

Supported by our club boat, boardies and kayakers.

Another great swim in Williamstown. It's not a race, just a casual Sunday swim that will renew your spirits and make you feel lucky to be in the Bay.

Swim with the team on boards and kayaks 900m east from Williamstown Beach to Pointy Rock and back.

A magical unforgettable swim into the sunset on the Winter Solstice on a lit course at Williamstown.

Port Fairy SLSC and Port Fairy Winter Weekends presents the annual Solstice Swim. Gold coin donation, hot milo/tea/coffee, bacon & egg rolls.

Swim across "The Rip" at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay! Cross the Rip in a small group with support boats and trained staff.

Contingency in case of bad weather is the following day.

Swim 1km with our team on boards and kayaks around the yellow poles (boating markers) then warm up in the hot spa and showers of St Kilda Sea Baths (entry price included).