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Swim Awards

Open water swimming awards. From bathwater to ice dipping.

The Headline Awards

The biggest prizes. Earned with data.

Headline Award

Swim Spot of the Year

Lakey PeakIndo-Pacific

8.2

average swim score

The best open water on the planet.

Runner up: Scarborough Beach (6.5)

Headline Award

The Lido

Vliho BayEurope

71

perfectly calm swim days

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

Runner up: Oludeniz (69)

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

Mentawai IslandsIndo-Pacific

30.2C

average sea temperature

No wetsuit. No excuses.

Runner up: Sayulita (30.2C)

Fun AwardRoast

Ice Dipper

HoddevikNorth Atlantic

5.4C

coldest water temp

This is not a swim. This is a dare.

Runner up: Brimms Ness (8.1C)

Fun Award

Longest Swim Season

Inch BeachAtlantic Europe

105

weeks averaging 5+

Swimmable for longer than anywhere else.

Runner up: Bocas del Toro (104)

Based on weekly aggregated data

Fun Award

Sunny Swimmer

Scarborough BeachAustralasia

147

sunny swim days

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

Runner up: El Gouna (131)

The Data Nerd Awards

For the spreadsheet-curious.

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