Sea swimming events

Sea swimming events

Explore the rolling waves and vast horizons of the open sea in these sea swimming events!

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Sea swims in the UK

A true test of your swimming confidence is heading into the deep for an event in the sea. From crystal clear waters abroad to the icy embrace of the North Sea, events held in the sea are unlike anything found inland. Cruise through waves to earn some spectacular experiences!

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Sea swimming events in 2024/2025

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A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, this is the shortest distance of the Dartmouth Open Water Swims, in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach, for a wide range of swimming abilities.
  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • £30
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Open Water Swim | 750m

A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, this is the shortest distance of the Dartmouth Open Water Swims, in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach, for a wide range of swimming abilities.

  • 750 m sea swimming
A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, this is the longest distance of the Dartmouth Open Water Swims, in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach, for a wide range of swimming abilities.
  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • £39
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Open Water Swim | 1500m

A much-loved favourite in the outdoors calendar, this is the longest distance of the Dartmouth Open Water Swims, in the clear waters of Blackpool Sands Beach, for a wide range of swimming abilities.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
A new endurance addition to the sea swimming calendar! As part of the Dartmouth Triathlon weekend and in the stunning clear water of Blackpool Sands.
  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • £47
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Dartmouth Open Water Swim | 3000m

A new endurance addition to the sea swimming calendar! As part of the Dartmouth Triathlon weekend and in the stunning clear water of Blackpool Sands.

  • 3000 m sea swimming
The beautiful seaside town of Eastbourne welcomes swimmers of all abilities and experience back for the Eastbourne Triathlon's swimming-only event! Enjoy a sea swim with a pier backdrop.
  • Sun 8 Jun 2025
  • £40
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

Eastbourne Triathlon | 1500m Swim

The beautiful seaside town of Eastbourne welcomes swimmers of all abilities and experience back for the Eastbourne Triathlon's swimming-only event! Enjoy a sea swim with a pier backdrop.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
Swimmers of all abilities can experience a truly exceptional coastal venue with safety crew, finishers medal, t-shirt and memorable day out at a fantastic event.
  • Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • £25
Torpoint, Cornwall, UK

Plymouth Swim | 750M

Swimmers of all abilities can experience a truly exceptional coastal venue with safety crew, finishers medal, t-shirt and memorable day out at a fantastic event.

  • 750 m sea swimming
Swimmers of all abilities can experience a truly exceptional coastal venue with safety crew, finishers medal, t-shirt and memorable day out at a fantastic event.
  • Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • £34
Torpoint, Cornwall, UK

Plymouth Swim | 1500M

Swimmers of all abilities can experience a truly exceptional coastal venue with safety crew, finishers medal, t-shirt and memorable day out at a fantastic event.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
Swimmers of all abilities can experience a truly exceptional coastal venue with safety crew, finishers medal, t-shirt and memorable day out at a fantastic event.
  • Sun 15 Jun 2025
  • £43
Torpoint, Cornwall, UK

Plymouth Swim | 3K

Swimmers of all abilities can experience a truly exceptional coastal venue with safety crew, finishers medal, t-shirt and memorable day out at a fantastic event.

  • 3 km sea swimming
The longest distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered waters of Torre Abbey Sands, for a range of swimming abilities, with great water quality.
  • Sun 29 Jun 2025
  • £44
Torquay, Devon, UK

English Riviera Swim | 3000m

The longest distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered waters of Torre Abbey Sands, for a range of swimming abilities, with great water quality.

  • 3000 m sea swimming
The middle distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered waters of Torre Abbey Sands, for a range of swimming abilities, with great water quality.
  • Sun 29 Jun 2025
  • £42
Torquay, Devon, UK

English Riviera Swim | 1500m

The middle distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered waters of Torre Abbey Sands, for a range of swimming abilities, with great water quality.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
The shortest distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered waters of Torre Abbey Sands, for a range of swimming abilities, with great water quality.
  • Sun 29 Jun 2025
  • £24
Torquay, Devon, UK

English Riviera Swim | 750m

The shortest distance of the ever-popular English Riviera Swim series in the warm and sheltered waters of Torre Abbey Sands, for a range of swimming abilities, with great water quality.

  • 750 m sea swimming
Join hundreds of other swimmers and take on an epic 1.4 mile open water swim from Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier. With every stroke, you’ll be powering lifesaving research.
  • Sat 5 Jul 2025
  • £50
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim

Join hundreds of other swimmers and take on an epic 1.4 mile open water swim from Boscombe Pier to Bournemouth Pier. With every stroke, you’ll be powering lifesaving research.

  • 1.4 miles sea swimming
Award winning full and middle-distance triathlons, plus a marathon, long-distance swims, aquabike options and triathlon relays.
  • Sun 20 Jul 2025
  • £50
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

TriBourne Festival of Endurance | 3.8K Swim

Award winning full and middle-distance triathlons, plus a marathon, long-distance swims, aquabike options and triathlon relays.

  • 3.8 km sea swimming
Award winning full and middle-distance triathlons, plus a marathon, long-distance swims, aquabike options and triathlon relays.
  • Sun 20 Jul 2025
  • £45
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

TriBourne Festival of Endurance | 1.9K Swim

Award winning full and middle-distance triathlons, plus a marathon, long-distance swims, aquabike options and triathlon relays.

  • 1.9 km sea swimming
A supported half-a-mile or one-mile sea swim, ideal for people new to sea swimming, from South Milton Sands, with a full safety team and part of the Something Wild Festival Weekend.
  • Sat 30 Aug 2025
  • £40
Kingsbridge, Devon, UK

The Rock Hard Coast Sea Swim

A supported half-a-mile or one-mile sea swim, ideal for people new to sea swimming, from South Milton Sands, with a full safety team and part of the Something Wild Festival Weekend.

  • 1.5 miles sea swimming
The swim-only event of the renowned Brighton and Hove Triathlon from the famous seafront promenade! Open water swimmers can soak up one of the biggest events in the triathlon calendar.
  • Sun 31 Aug 2025
  • £45
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton and Hove Triathlon | 1500M Swim

The swim-only event of the renowned Brighton and Hove Triathlon from the famous seafront promenade! Open water swimmers can soak up one of the biggest events in the triathlon calendar.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.
  • Sun 21 Sep 2025
  • £39
Dawlish, Devon, UK

Dawlish Swim | 1500M

Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.

  • 1500 m sea swimming
Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.
  • Sun 21 Sep 2025
  • £29
Dawlish, Devon, UK

Dawlish Swim | 750M

Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.

  • 750 m sea swimming
Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.
  • Sun 21 Sep 2025
  • £49
Dawlish, Devon, UK

Dawlish Swim | 3K

Dawlish Warren is a fantastic location for a sea swim, regardless of experience level, plus the excellent Teignmouth Surf Life Saving Club team will be on hand to keep everyone safe.

  • 3 km sea swimming
  • Wed 1 Jan 2025
  • £7-£15
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

New Years Day Swim | 100M

Start 2025 with a splash into Salford Quays. Big, bold and mighty cold!

  • 100 m dock swimming
  • Wed 1 Jan 2025
  • £10-£25
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

New Years Day Swim | 250M

Start 2025 with a splash into Salford Quays. Big, bold and mighty cold!

  • 250 m dock swimming

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