Summer Rip Swim

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At a glance

Sat, 7 Feb 2026

Main Beach, Point Lonsdale, Point Lonsdale

Ocean Swim

3.5km

Point To Point

Why this event?

The swim fewer people have crossed than the English Channel.

There’s open water… and then there’s The Rip.

This legendary 3.5 km crossing between Point Nepean and Point Lonsdale marks the gateway to Melbourne and one of the most exhilarating stretches of water in Australia. Fewer people have swum this passage than the English Channel, and that’s exactly what makes it so special.

The Summer Rip Swim is your chance to be part of that select crew. It’s raw, breathtaking, and unforgettable: the kind of swim that humbles you and fires you up in equal measure. Whether you’re taking it on solo, with mates of similar speed, or going all-in for the race, you’ll earn serious bragging rights the moment you hit the sand at Lonsdale.

Every crossing is a new story. The course shifts with the tide, the swell keeps you honest, and the scenery, the headlands, cliffs, and open ocean, delivers that perfect mix of fear and fascination that defines true ocean swimming.

Entries always sell out fast, so if this swim’s been on your bucket list, now’s the time to make it happen.

What's on offer

3.5km Ocean Swim

The Rip Crossing

years

The course begins from a deep-water start near Point Nepean (off a support boat) and finishes on the golden sand of Point Lonsdale Main Beach. There are no fixed course marks; swimmers rely on navigation skills and local tips to find their line. Expect a strong sense of freedom, teamwork, and awe as you glide across the meeting point of bay and ocean. To join the race division, swimmers must verify they can complete 3 km in under 54 minutes (either at the qualifying swim or by submission).