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
- BOWS Marathon Swim Classic
- Brighton Bathing Box Classic
- Brighton Baths Winter Swim
- Brighton Jetty Classic
- Cerberus Swim Classic
- Certified Icey Poles
- Frankston Swim Classic
- Great Bayside Swim
- Invasion Day Smoking & Swim 2 Jawbone
- Magic In May
- Melbourne OW Cup Williamstown
- Mentone Open Water Swim
- Mentone Pink Caps Adventure Swim
- Point 2 Point Williamstown
- Port Phillip Gift
- Pub to Pub OWS
- Ruth Ziegeler OWS
- Sth Melb. Port to Park Swim
- The Cliff Swim - BOWS
- Williamstown Open Water (WOW) Challenge
- Winter Solstice Sunset Swim
- Winter Solstice Swim & Curry
Surf Life Saving
See allCold Water or Winter
See allRock Pool
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See allPool
See allUltra Swims
See allUpcoming events
- Melbourne OW Cup Williamstown3 Nov 2026
- Au Corp Games14 Nov 2026
- Pub to Pub OWS4 Jan 2027
- BOWS Marathon Swim Classic10 Jan 2027
- Great Bayside Swim25 Jan 2027
- Invasion Day Smoking & Swim 2 Jawbone25 Jan 2027
FAQ
- Where can I swim outdoors in Melbourne?
- AllSwims lists 57 swim spots in Melbourne, from patrolled beaches to public pools.
- Are there patrolled beaches in Melbourne?
- Yes — AllSwims lists 13 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.