Where to swim in Melbourne
Melbourne's bayside suburbs offer sheltered swims from St Kilda to Brighton, plus a strong cold-water/dip club scene year-round.
Open Water Event
See all- Altona to Williamstown Classic
- Au Corp Games
- Brighton Baths Winter Swim
- Brighton Icebergers Winter Classic
- Certified Icey Poles
- Magic In May
- Melbourne OW Cup
- Mentone Open Water Swim
- Mentone Pink Caps Adventure Swim
- Point 2 Point Williamstown
- Port Phillip Gift
- Ruth Ziegeler OWS
- Williamstown Open Water (WOW) Challenge
- Winter Solstice Sunset Swim
- Winter Solstice Swim & Curry
Surf Life Saving
See allCold Water or Winter
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See allPool
See allUpcoming events
- Melbourne OW Cup3 Nov 2026
- Au Corp Games14 Nov 2026
- Williamstown Open Water (WOW) Challenge28 Feb 2027
- Mentone Open Water Swim13 Mar 2027
- Mentone Pink Caps Adventure Swim20 Mar 2027
- Altona to Williamstown Classic11 Apr 2027
FAQ
- Where can I swim outdoors in Melbourne?
- AllSwims lists 44 swim spots in Melbourne, from patrolled beaches to public pools.
- Are there patrolled beaches in Melbourne?
- Yes. AllSwims lists 12 patrolled beaches/surf life saving clubs in Melbourne. Always check current patrol times on BeachSafe.
- When is the Victoria open-water swim season?
- Most open-water swim events in Victoria run from October to April. See the Victoria calendar for exact dates.