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, wetsuit, swim, open water swim, and open water swimming, 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
: "Sports watch for open water + pool swimming?"
2 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Advice for fueling (10km)"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/OpenWaterSwimming

#1

Open Water

6 posts
#2

Wetsuit

5 posts
#3

Swim

2 posts
#4

Open Water Swim

2 posts
#5

Open Water Swimming

2 posts
#6

Jellyfish

1 post
#7

Podcast

1 post
#8

Smart Watch

1 post
#9

Chafing

1 post
#10

Training

1 post

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(34.8%)

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Last updated: September 30, 2026