Noosa Summer Swim

The Noosa Summer Swim is an exciting yearly swim event that every ocean swimmer will love.

It will be a day full of fun, sun, and surf, with distances catering to swimmers of all abilities.

Noosa Summer Swim, 2026 Dates, Times, Entry Prices, Course Map, QLD

The Noosa Heads beach area will be filled with thousands of people during the event, cheering on swimmers, spectating, and enjoying the vibrant, pulsating atmosphere. Interested swimmers can choose a distance that best suits them, though there is something for all, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or seasoned swimmer. The Junior Giants 300M is an excellent opportunity for 8-16-year-old kids as they compete with peer swimmers. Family and friends are encouraged to swim alongside their children for the 300-metre dash.

Meanwhile, the Noosa 1.0 is a short course ideal for those who want to complete their first-ever open water event. The Noosa 2.0 is usually the most popular choice as it takes you to and from Noosa Main Beach and heads towards the Noosa National Park. If it’s your first long open-water swim, you can opt for the Mates Wave version to swim with your friends. The Noosa 3.0 is an excellent way to improve your personal best. It features an extra lap, so check out the course markings on the event day.

The Noosa 5.0 is a marathon distance swim completed by some of the best open-water swimmers in Australia and from abroad. It includes a multi-lap course in the Noosa Main Beach, suitable for those who want to complete a new challenge beyond what’s usually offered in other open water swims.

Noosa 5.0

This event is contested by some of Australia’s most talented pool and open-water swimmers.

The multi-lap course around the sheltered waters of Noosa Main Beach is the perfect opportunity to push your limits beyond the typical open water distances.

Please view our course maps and clarify the course markings on the day if unsure.

Noosa 3.0

If you’re looking for a step up in distance from traditional 1km and 2km distances, this course is for you.

Swimmers will swim the same course as the 2.5km course instead of adding an extra lap.

Noosa 2.0

This is the most popular event on the program. The course sees swimmers start at Noosa Main Beach near Noosa National Park, swim past a series of buoys, and turn right around the final buoy to return to shore for the finish.

For those taking on their first long course event, there is an option to start with friends and other weekend warriors in the Mates Wave.

Noosa 1.0

The calm, sheltered waters of Noosa are excellent for all abilities, so this short course is an ideal stepping stone for the longer distances or for conquering your first open water event.

Swimmers start on the beach before swimming out and turning right around the first buoy. They then swim to the second buoy, turn right again, and swim back to shore to finish.

Junior Giants (300m)

This event is a great opportunity for kids aged 8 – 16 to compete with other swimmers their own age. Swimmers will start on the beach before swimming out turning around two buoys before returning to shore to finish.

The event organisers encourage family and friends to share the experience and swim the course alongside the kids.

Official Welcome Party, Presented by Matso’s

All swimmers and their supporters are invited to celebrate the Noosa Summer Swim weekend at the Noosa Heads Surf Club on Saturday evening.

Matso’s will be rolling out some great specials, including their world-famous Ginger Beer and new releases.

Then, on Sunday, Matso’s provide every swimmer with a free beverage post-event (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). We’ll give you a token for this when you check in at the event.

Swimnastics Sessions

In 2026, we again have some great new dryland warm-up sessions before you swim, hosted by the fantastic Swimnastics team.

Swimnastics develops dryland strength and conditioning training fundamentals by teaching athletes to move functionally through a great range of movements with kinesthetic awareness.

These free sessions will include:

• activation for your open-water swim
• an opportunity to learn how to do a dryland warm-up specific for swimming
• by warming up on dryland pre-swim, you are able to swim with greater technique by creating flexibility in your body for the positions required.
• we will work on creating a connection through your body and the length of your stroke
• creating rotation in the upper body and stability in the lower body.

Free Weekend Buses

Go Noosa Weekends aims to provide a relaxed and convenient travelling experience that helps locals and visitors better access busy locations at peak traffic and parking times.

The free weekend services also offer a unique way to experience the hinterland and popular day trip attractions such as the Hinterland Adventure Playground, the Butter Factory, Mt Cooroora (Pomona), the Noosa Trail Network and a range of local markets, eateries and shops.

Weekend travel will be free on the 626, 627, 628, 629 and 632 Translink services.

Please note: Routes 620, 622, 630 and 631 travel outside the Noosa Shire Council area and are not included in the free service.

All winners will vie for exciting prizes from event partners, though elite swimmers may also be given cash prizes.

The Noosa Summer Swim is a fantastic, family-friendly event you should certainly put on your calendar.