North Shore Swim Series

Welcome to the North Shore Swim Series, a premier open water festival comprising of 4 swims (plus the 5k/10k Endurance Swim) along Oahu's fabled North Shore

Welcome to the North Shore Swim Series! Each summer the North Shore Swim Series kicks off the highly anticipated season of ocean swimming with its popular race cache of open water events. Now entering its 37th year, the NSSS gives recreational and competitive swimmers alike a chance to test their mettle (as well as enjoy the scenery) in the beautiful waters of Oahu's fabled North Shore. The NSSS b

egins with the Summer Sprint, a 1.0M swim from Sunset Beach to Ehukai Beach Park. This swim is truly a "sprint" as finishing times are often under 20 minutes for the elite swimmers! Swimmers usually encounter following seas and small surf along the surf as it passes many popular winter surfing breaks. The second event, the Waimea Bay Swim, is a 1.2M swim circling Waimea Bay. The event is popular because of its crystal clear water and convenient location. The swim course changes from year to year, adding variety into this event. The third swim, the Chun's to Waimea Bay Swim, is a 1.6M swim starting at Chun's Reef and ending at Waimea Bay. This course can be challenging as competitors often swim upwind for much of the course. Participants say the spectacular views on offer from this course are well worth the effort. The final swim, the North Shore Challenge, is from Ehukai Beach Park, the home of the famous Banzai Pipeline, to Waimea Bay. At 2.3M it is the longest and most prestigious of the 4 swims. It is considered the most scenic both above and below the water. BASIC INFORMATION:
• We employ Hawaii's finest certified Water Safety Patrol on jet skis and surfboards.

• Each swim is electronically timed

• In addition to Individual Event awards for age divisions, event times are combined from all races and Overall NSSS Awards are presented in each age division

• In 2025 average participation was 500 entrants per swim.

• Swims range from 1.0M to 2.3M—appealing to swimmers of all ages and abilities. Bonus Additional Swim:
One week after the series wraps up we also offer a 5k or 10k swim option for those swimmers ready to test their endurance with a 3.0M or 6.2M swim!

Photos from North Shore Swim Series's post

07/12/2026

Photos from the North Shore Swim Series Jaco Rehab Chun’s to Waimea 1.6-Mile Swim are now available! 📸

Visit the photo gallery on our website to view! 🔗 in bio.

Mahalo to Jade Robles-Reeves for capturing the vibes, community, and energy of all the participants!

See everyone in two weeks for the LAST race of the 2026 North Shore Swim Series!

Jade Robles-Reeves Surf N Sea Aloha Salads Cholo's Mexican Restaurant & Margarita Bar Jaco Rehab North Shore Soap Factory Triple Rush Kokua Sun Care HIdrate Electrolytes Open Water Swim OceanHead Solar & Electric Waikiki Swim Club UHA Health Insurance

07/12/2026

We caught up with several competitors after Race 3 to hear about their experience. 🏊‍♂️🌊

From crystal clear water to challenging current this group recaps the Jaco Rehab Chun’s to Waimea 1.6-mile swim in the moment.

Ready to join them? Registration is open for Race 4 — the North Shore Soap Factory 2.3-mile North Shore Challenge on July 25th. 🗓️

Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the most rewarding open water swims on the North Shore.

See you at the start line! 🤙

07/12/2026

🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️ Race 3 is in the books!

A huge congratulations to everyone who completed the Chun’s to Waimea Swim! From the start at Chun’s Beach to the finish at iconic Waimea Bay, you embraced the challenge and made it another unforgettable day on the North Shore. 🌊👏

📊 The updated North Shore Swim Series standings will be posted later this evening. Be sure to check out where you rank as we head into the final race of the series.

There’s still time to finish strong! Registration is open for:
🌊 Race 4 – North Shore Challenge
📅 July 25, 2026
📍 2.3 Miles | Sunset Beach to Waimea Bay

And don’t forget our bonus event:
🏊‍♂️ North Shore 5K/10K Endurance Swim
📅 August 1, 2026

Whether you’re chasing a series title, aiming for a personal best, or simply looking for your next open water adventure, we hope to see you on the starting line again soon!

🔗 Register today and keep your summer swim season going strong!

Surf N Sea Aloha Salads Cholo's Mexican Restaurant & Margarita Bar Jaco Rehab North Shore Soap Factory OceanHead Solar & Electric Triple Rush Kokua Sun Care Open Water Swim HIdrate Electrolytes Waikiki Swim Club UHA Health Insurance

07/10/2026

🏝️The Surf N Sea North Shore Swim Series presented by UHA Health Insurance continues with Race 3!! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

Race day rules and course map for the Jaco Rehab 1.6-Mile Chun’s to Waimea swim can be found here and on our website.

Remember: race day sign up will be open from 7:00am to 8:30am.

We look forward to seeing everyone bright and early tomorrow! ⏰

Surf N Sea Aloha Salads Cholo's Mexican Restaurant & Margarita Bar Jaco Rehab North Shore Soap Factory Triple Rush Kokua Sun Care HIdrate Electrolytes Waikiki Swim Club UHA Health Insurance Open Water Swim OceanHead Solar & Electric

07/10/2026

PSA: the alpha list is now posted on timelinehawaii.com ⏱️

Race instructions will be emailed to all registered swimmers Friday morning.

Reminder: race day entries will be available from 7:00am to 8:30am.

See you at the starting line! 🏁

Surf N Sea Aloha Salads Cholo's Mexican Restaurant & Margarita Bar Jaco Rehab North Shore Soap Factory OceanHead Solar & Electric Triple Rush Kokua Sun Care Open Water Swim HIdrate Electrolytes Waikiki Swim Club UHA Health Insurance

07/10/2026

⏰ Reminder: online registration closes at 5pm today.

Day of Race registration will be available from 7:00am to 8:30am.

See you at the starting line!

07/07/2026

📋 Race 3 - Race Day Tips - Chun’s to Waimea 🌊

> Sat July 11th
> Checkin opens at 7:00am
> Race starts at 9:00am

Reminder: online registration closes 5pm on Thursday

06/30/2026

🏊‍♀️ 2 down, 2 to go!

Jaco Rehab Chun’s to Waimea is the 3rd race in the 2026 Surf N Sea North Shire Swim Series presented by UHA Health Insurance

The spectacular 1.6 mile mile course takes swimmers on a journey from Chun’s beach, passing legendary winter surf breaks like Chun’s Reef, Leftovers and Alligators, before finishing at the iconic Waimea Bay.

In the winter these reefs produce powerful surf. But in the summer, they transform into crystal-clear waters, creating one of the most beautiful open water swim courses anywhere!

Don’t miss your chance to experience this coastline from the water!

North Shore Soap Factory Triple Rush Waikiki Swim Club Kokua Sun Care HIdrate Electrolytes Open Water Swim Gail Slawson-Eich

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