r/OpenWaterSwimming

24k members
r/OpenWaterSwimming is a subreddit with 24k members. The community frequently discusses open water, swimming, swim, wetsuit, and training, and they frequently recommend/review wetsuit, goggles, and fins.
A space for swimmers who follow waves rather than the black stripe, who watch shorelines rather than flags, and who spend more time racing fish than other swimmers. Discuss races, ask for advice, post pictures from your favorite swim, share news updates, and more! All open water swimming related content welcome!

Popular Topics in r/OpenWaterSwimming

#1

Open Water

135 posts
#2

Swimming

131 posts
#3

Swim

96 posts
#4

Wetsuit

25 posts
#5

Training

22 posts
#6

Gear

19 posts
#7

Cold Water

16 posts
#8

Wetsuits

13 posts
#9

Tips

12 posts
#10

Open Water Swimming

11 posts

Products Discussed in r/OpenWaterSwimming

Wetsuit

33 reviews
#1
Xterra
4.0 from 5 reviews
#2
Orca
4.3 from 4 reviews
#3
Zone3
4.8 from 4 reviews

Goggles

13 reviews
#1
Speedo
4.3 from 3 reviews
#2
Aquasphere
4.5 from 2 reviews
#3
Arena
5.0 from 1 review

Fins

9 reviews
#1
Laguna
4.0 from 2 reviews
#2
Finis
4.5 from 2 reviews
#3
Scubapro
4.0 from 1 review

Member Growth in r/OpenWaterSwimming

Yearly
+7k members(42.1%)

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Last updated: July 10, 2026