Surf Swim Info
Bondi Fit Open Water Swim Squad options - we have 4 weekly squad swims as below...
Summer timetable - click here of a printable version of our weekly sessions.
Click here to make contact 48+ hours before your 1st lesson!
* Thursday 6:30pm Clovelly Swim: perfect introduction to open water as it is flat water but tidal, so has some water movement! We have a minimum standard of 500 metres non-stop freestyle for this session & you can wear flppers - woohoo!!!
You should either attend a Bondi Fit squad swim or quote a 500 metre swim time before attending!
Meet Clovelly Surf Club: stairs in front of the club on south side of the bay - free parking!
Stronger swimmers = swim at North Coogee - meet bottom of Beach St, opp The Palace.
* Saturday 9:30am North Bondi Surf Club: for your own safety, we have a minimum standard of 1km non-stop freestyle for this swim. Ideally you could quote a 1km pool time, if you cannot swim this far - check our swim squad & stroke correction info or book a 1 on 1 pool swim.
Generally we have 2 coaches on a Saturday with 1 designated for rookie surf swimmers!
We will always offer safer swim options when the surf is bigger such as "swim along the beach" inside the break. Be ready to go 9:20am!
* Wednesday 6am North Bondi Surf Club:
We often swim in/ out through bigger surf & this is a "Swim with the Coach" session - if you want to be pushed & are prepared to "have a go", this is for you!
* Monday 7am following 6am Bondi Icebergs squad: we have a 30 minute "swim with the coach" option for those confident to take the challenge! 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!
Contact us now to organise your first session - 48 hours notice must be given!
Click here for our Summer Timetable which includes all our swim, surf, bike & run options!
Click here for our complete fees page - we offer casual fees $20 or $100 for 7 casual sessions (valid 12 months). Monthly fees available for those swimming (or riding/ running) more than 2 x week.
Remember 3 things:
1. Make contact 48 hours+ before attending.
2. Get there early as we DO NOT allow late arrivals - beware Bondi Fit Beach parking issues!
3. Pay the coach before the session via internet & send a receipt so we know you are coming!
Surf Swim tips...
* What will you learn? We will firstly try to make you comfortable in the surf!
Once you have established that you won’t drown or a shark probably won’t eat you, we will work on surf skills! This includes at any given session - getting in/ out through the surf, diving under waves, learning to catch waves & how to effectively navigate once out the back!
Experienced surf swimmers - we have many of Australia's top age-group ocean swimmers, so be prepared to get pushed!!!
* What to bring: Minimum of swimmers, swim cap & goggles.
* Wetsuits: if you have one - feel free to wear it! Wetsuits act as a valuable safety device as they float you – they take 1 of 2 swims to get you used to as they are generally a tight fit around the neck. Available - www.fastgear or http://www.aquashop.com.au/ or www.wing.com.au (Wing wetsuits offer wetsuit hire).
* Rain – Surf – Shine: we will be there no matter what & we do not offer refunds for missed lessons!
* Valuables: DO NOT bring valuables to the beach – we normally leave gear next to the lifesaver tent.
* Parking tips: there is 2 hour FREE parking in the streets opposite the surf club & off the road heading north towards Dover Heights! Metered parking along Campbell parade of paid parking in the Council Car Park facing the beach.
Be aware of Bondi parking issued & leave plenty of time. We DO NOT allow late arrivals, so be ready to go at least 10 minutes before advertised start time!
* Minimum SAFETY standard for weekly squad surf sessions: 1km non-stop freestyle in the pool.
To ensure you can do this, turn up to a Bondi Fit swim squad OR quote a 1km time!
Cannot swim 1km? Visit our Swim Stroke Correction page.
