The Big Swim: Palm to Whale Beach

Held on the last Sunday of January each year, with a distance of 2.5 - 2.8 km, it is known as The Big Swim because it is BIG. Conditions vary from dead calm to testing south-easterly or uncomfortable nor'easter’s, which can arrive early in summer with swells from all directions, making for challenging swimming when you breathe to the left. It is a huge achievement to complete one swim, and some big swimmers have completed over 30 swims.

Date

Sunday 31 January 2027

Location

New South Wales

Distances

1000m, 2800m

Organiser

Whale Beach Surf Life Saving Club

Status

To be confirmed

Annual

Yes

1000m, 2800m Palm Beach