Where to swim in Sydney
Sydney has one of the world's great swimming coastlines — patrolled ocean beaches, historic ocean baths, and open-water events from the Eastern Suburbs to the Northern Beaches.
Open Water Event
See all- Au Open Water Cup #3
- Avalon Beach Surf Swims
- Bergs to Buckler Ocean Swim
- Cole Classic Ocean Swim
- Coogee Island Autumn Challenge
- Coogee Island Challenge
- Narabeen 2 Shelly
- North Bondi 2 Coogee
- Palm to Shelly
- South Curl Curl Ocean Swim
- South Head Roughwater
- South Maroubra Ocean Swim
- The Barney Mullins Swim Classic
Surf Life Saving
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See allPool
See allCold Water or Winter
See allWater Hole or Lake
See allUpcoming events
- Au Open Water Cup #321 Nov 2026
- Coogee Island Challenge29 Nov 2026
- Bergs to Buckler Ocean Swim9 Dec 2026
- North Bondi 2 Coogee7 Mar 2027
- The Barney Mullins Swim Classic7 Mar 2027
- Avalon Beach Surf Swims14 Mar 2027
FAQ
- Where can I swim outdoors in Sydney?
- AllSwims lists 73 swim spots in Sydney, from patrolled beaches to public pools.
- Are there patrolled beaches in Sydney?
- Yes. AllSwims lists 22 patrolled beaches/surf life saving clubs in Sydney. Always check current patrol times on BeachSafe.
- When is the New South Wales open-water swim season?
- Most open-water swim events in New South Wales run from October to April. See the New South Wales calendar for exact dates.