Waikiki Roughwater Swim takes place on Sun, Aug 30, 2026 in Honolulu, United States. The main route is 3.9 km.
- Date
- Sun, Aug 30, 2026
- Start
- Honolulu 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Level
- Open to all
The Waikiki Roughwater Swim is a historic 2.4-mile open ocean swimming race in Honolulu, Hawaii, following a scenic coastal course from Sans Souci Beach to Duke Kahanamoku Beach.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Waikiki Roughwater Swim demands sustained aerobic endurance and open-ocean sighting skills over a 3.9-kilometer coastal course in Honolulu.
Aerobic Endurance
Swimming a continuous 3.9-kilometer distance requires a high level of cardiovascular capacity and pacing control to maintain forward momentum from Sans Souci Beach to Duke Kahanamoku Beach.
Open Ocean Sighting
Navigating a historic open ocean swimming race involves managing coastal chop, currents, and waves without the structural guidance of pool lane lines.
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