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.
Swim Spot of the Year
8.4
average swim score
“The best open water on the planet.”
Runner up: Oludeniz (7.9)
The Lido
162
perfectly calm swim days
“Flat calm. Crystal clear. Like swimming in a pool.”
Runner up: Oludeniz (147)
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.
Bathwater Award
31.7C
average sea temperature
“No wetsuit. No excuses.”
Runner up: Pavones (30.2C)
Ice Dipper
5.4C
coldest water temp
“This is not a swim. This is a dare.”
Runner up: Reykjanes Peninsula (6.8C)
Longest Swim Season
116
weeks averaging 5+
“Swimmable for longer than anywhere else.”
Runner up: El Gouna (113)
Based on weekly aggregated data
Sunny Swimmer
284
sunny swim days
“Sun on your back. Warmth in the water. Bliss.”
Runner up: Anakao (181)
The Data Nerd Awards
For the spreadsheet-curious.
Awaiting first award. Not enough scored data in this category yet.