r/OpenWaterSwimming
26k members
r/OpenWaterSwimming is a subreddit with 26k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses open water, swim, open water swim, wetsuit, and jellyfish, 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, share news updates, and more.
Popular Themes in r/OpenWaterSwimming
#1
Solution Requests
: "Cold water swimming kit"
3 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Change of weather! Cold air, sunny, 59F water and 5/3mm wetsuit. Tips on not suffering in the cold?"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/OpenWaterSwimming
#1
Open Water
4 posts
#2
Swim
2 posts
#3
Open Water Swim
2 posts
#4
Wetsuit
2 posts
#5
Jellyfish
1 post
#6
Podcast
1 post
#7
Smart Watch
1 post
#8
Chafing
1 post
#9
Training
1 post
#10
Direction
1 post
Products Discussed in r/OpenWaterSwimming
Member Growth in r/OpenWaterSwimming
Yearly
+6k members(32.6%)
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Last updated: November 15, 2026