r/OpenWaterSwimming
26k members
r/OpenWaterSwimming is a subreddit with 26k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution 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
Advice Requests
: "What should you do if you accidentally inhale or swallow water during an open-water swim in rough, choppy waters?"
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Sports watch for open water + pool swimming?"
5 posts
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
Member Growth in r/OpenWaterSwimming
Yearly
+7k members(35.1%)
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Last updated: September 17, 2026