An epic coastal swim commencing out through the breaking waves at Bondi Beach, initially heading north to a turning buoy at Ben Buckler headland. You will then turn south to swim down the coast to Bronte past the famed Bronte Reef before turning north to head back up the coast and return to the sand through the break at Bondi.
The overall course distance is approximate, prevailing swell and weather conditions on the day will determine final buoy placement and distance.
A 5km epic coastal swim commencing at Bondi Beach and finish at Bondi Beach.
With a capped number of only 150 swimmers this is a very limited opportunity to participate in the 5km Bondi to Bronte to Bondi course.
All swimmers must mark their name off the list at the registration tables which will take place in Bondi Beach. Registrations open at 6:45am, so you can collect your wave's coloured swim cap.
No late entries will be allowed on the beach.
Don't be late, as the 5KM swim registration closes at 7:15am,
Start time: 7:30am
Please note: Start times are indicative only and may be subject to change by the event organisers on the day of the event. Announcements will be made if changes are required. Your understanding and patience is appreciated.
Only 2 categories: Male and Female
The event organiser requires proof of eligibility which may be provided as either of the following:
Please send your proof of eligibility to this following address: swims@bonditobronte.com.au
On the day, to ensure the safety of all participants and water safety:
Everyone who finishes is a winner !
We offer $250 cash and a B2B embroided towel to the 1st male and female
Of course, if you beat your buddies, you will also get bragging rights !
Don't hesitate also to have a look at our prizes presentation page
| Wave Sequence | Start | Category | Fatest Time (2022) | Average Time (2022) | Cap colour |
| Wave 1 | 7:30am | All Male Swimmers | 0:57:01 | 1:22:55 | Silver + White stripe |
| Wave 2 | 7:32am | All Female Swimmers | 0:58:46 | 1:22:37 | Aqua + White stripe |
First and foremost, our responsibility to is to ensure the safety and comfort of all swim participants and our Water Safety Team. Equally, we want every single person to enjoy their swim experience.
Water temperatures and surf conditions can vary significantly year on year. Swell direction can keep people in the water longer than their average 5km pool swim, which in turn keeps our water safety team in the water longer.
We have a clearly defined wetsuit policy that enables all swimmers to decide whether to wear a wetsuit on the day dependant on conditions. The policy allows for participants to have a fair and equitable opportunity to win prizes if that is a priority for them.
We provide a complimentary, secure, bag storage service for all 5K participants, so feel free to bring your wetsuit and make the decision once you are at Bondi.
Please ensure, if you are keen to be in the running for a prize, that you have read and understood our complete wetsuit policy
The Event adopts the following policy in regards to swimwear for all competitors in the Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim 2km and 5km courses:
For water temperature =18°C and above on race day, swimmers shall wear either standard swimming jammers, briefs or standard one or two piece swimmers if they wish to qualify for placings and prizes.
The swimsuits shall be made from textile materials and no neoprene.
Participants may elect to wear a race suit however they will not be eligible for any placing or prizes.
As noted in our wetsuit policy:
If a participant chooses to wear a wetsuit they will be required to swim in the wetsuit wearers wave category. An overall first and second prize is allocated to the 1st and 2nd placed male and female wetsuit wearer regardless of age category. (Prizes are not allocated for each age category for wetsuit wearers).
For water temperature less than 18°C on race day, wetsuits are permitted and strongly encouraged for all participants.
