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Swim Awards

Open water swimming awards. From bathwater to ice dipping.

Historical quality only. Awards do not provide a safety clearance.

The Headline Awards

The biggest prizes. Earned with data.

Headline Award

Swim Spot of the Year

El GounaNorth Africa

8.4

average swim score

The best open water on the planet.

Runner up: Oludeniz (7.8)

Headline Award

The Lido

Vliho BayEurope

139

perfectly calm swim days

Flat calm. Crystal clear. Like swimming in a pool.

Runner up: Oludeniz (137)

The Controversial Awards

Not everyone will be happy about these.

Awaiting first award. Not enough scored data in this category yet.

The Fun Awards

Deep cuts, patterns, and things nobody asked for.

Fun Award

Bathwater Award

SayulitaCentral America

31.6C

average sea temperature

No wetsuit. No excuses.

Runner up: Pavones (30.4C)

Fun AwardRoast

Ice Dipper

HoddevikNorth Atlantic

5.4C

coldest water temp

This is not a swim. This is a dare.

Runner up: Piha (6.9C)

Fun Award

Sunny Swimmer

El GounaNorth Africa

285

sunny swim days

Sun on your back. Warmth in the water. Bliss.

Runner up: Anakao (184)

The Data Nerd Awards

For the spreadsheet-curious.

Awaiting first award. Not enough scored data in this category yet.