Oddicombe Beach Sea Swimming
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Oddicombe Sea Swimming Summer Series this year and previous years.
Unfortunately, the final swim of the series, scheduled for Wednesday 9 September, has been cancelled. Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club (BCSC) is currently reviewing the safety cover arrangements to ensure that future swims remain safe and sustainable for everyone involved.
We fully support this important work and will be collaborating to work through the details as plans develop for 2027.
Thank you once again for your support throughout the season. We have loved seeing so many people enjoying the water, challenging themselves and being part of such a wonderful community.
Watch this space for updates and future plans. We look forward to seeing you back in the sea next year!
Open sea swimming events
- Registration: from 5:30pm
- Safety brief: 6:25pm
- Start time: 6:30pm
- Fee: £5 cash, payable on the day
- Dates: 20 May, 10 June, 8 July,
12 August, and9 September - Distance: Choose your distance, 750m or 1500m course
- Cut off time: There will be a one hour cut off time for both distances
Wet suits and tow floats are not compulsory. It is recommended to wear wetsuits if the water temperature is less than 14°C, and if you do not regularly swim ‘skins’ in open water, wetsuits do give more buoyancy.
Event will be cancelled if sea conditions are not favourable (Easterly winds are not suitable).
Facilities
Water safety team will be provided by Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club.
Parking is very limited so best to park at the top and walk down or at least car share.
There is ample free parking at the top of the hill or there is pay and display car park at the model village.
There will be undercover changing and bag area available.
Public toilets will be open for 30p (card only payments).
Three Degrees West take away kiosk will be open for hot refreshments.
Open sea swimming events results
For the 2026 open sea swimming series, see our swim results page.