Surf Swim Minimum Standards RAIN SWELL SHINE
We have 4 weekly Open Water Swim sessions (Saturday x 2, Sunday & Monday) - RAIN HAIL SHINE.
See below for a guide to each of the sessions & the relevant minimum standards required!
* We DO NOT allow late arrivals = leave plenty of time to get there & be aware of Bondi parking issues!
We train RAIN HAIL SHINE all year round, so there is no excuse not to turn up!
Cannot swim this far? No problems, click here for stroke correction & swim squad info or book a 1 on 1 pool swim.
* Rookies - Advanced Surf Squad: Saturday 10:30am, North Bondi Surf Club - be ready to go 10:15am.
This session includes swimmers of all standards as we have 2 coaches!
Learn to get comfortable in the ocean, how to catch waves & swim with people of similiar ability!
Minimum SAFETY standard - you can swim 1km non-stop freestyle & can quote a time for this or even better, you have attended a Bondi Fit pool squad.
Big swell? We offer safer swim options such as "swim along the beach" inside the break.
- meet on promenade (click here for map) & beware Bondi Parking issues.
Beware Bondi Parking issues - be ready to go 10:15am = WE DO NOT ALLOW LATE ARRIVALS...
Cannot swim this far? Click here for stroke correction & squad info or book a 1 on 1 pool swim.
* Saturday 9:30am North Bondi Surf Club: Intermediate to Advanced options!
This session goes for 2 hours & we train in all swell conditions!
Session includes 1 hour of longer swim intervals & 1 hour of shorter intervals with 10:30am swim group!
Minimum SAFETY standard - 2km non-stop freestyle in less than 40 minutes.
Big swell? We go for it - CHA CHA CHA!
- meet on promenade (click here for map) & beware Bondi Parking issues.
Beware Bondi Parking issues - be ready to go 9:15am = WE DO NOT ALLOW LATE ARRIVALS...
* Rookies - Advanced Surf Squad: Sunday 3pm Coogee - be ready to go 2:45pm.
Rookies - learn to get comfortable in the ocean & swim with people of similiar ability!
Faster swimmers - you will be doing longer swims working on endurance & navigation skills.
Minimum SAFETY standard - you can swim 1km non-stop freestyle & can quote a time for this or even better, you have attended a Bondi Fit pool squad.
- meet Coogee at bottom of Beach St on the promenade opp. Palace Hotel.
* Monday 7am following 6am Bondi Icebergs squad: we have a 30 minute "swim with the coach" option for those confident to take the challenge! Minimum SAFETY standard - the coach will guide you as to when you are ready to participate in this - it's fun & a great way to combine a pool & surf swim!
* Water temperature is currently 20 degrees & swimming is OK in just swimmers.
* In winter, wetsuits advised for sessions as water temperature varies from 16 - 19 degrees!
* DO NOT bring valuables to the beach.
* 2 hour FREE parking in streets near the Bondi surf club behind the beach or metered parking availble on the beach as well as Waverley Council Car Park fronting the beach.
* Surf swimming can be dangerous & please be aware of the relevant risks - DO NOT turn up if you cannot swim!
