Welcome to The North Shore Swim Series! ®
The ‘North Shore Swim Series’ is a premier open water swimming festival comprised of 5 swim races along Oahu’s ‘7 Mile Miracle’ on the North Shore.
The North Shore Swim Series hosted by Surf N Sea!
Each summer the North Shore Swim Series hosted by Surf n Sea kicks off the highly anticipated season of ocean swimming with its popular race cache of open water events .
2025 will be the 36th year for the North Shore Swim Series! The NSSS gives recreational and competitive swimmers alike a chance to test their mettle (as well as enjoy the scenery) in the beautiful waters of Oahu’s fabled North Shore.
The Series Races
ALOHA SALADS SUMMER SPRINT
The first race of the series is a 1-mile swim from Sunset Beach to Pipeline!
Date: June 14, 2025
Check-in: 7:00 am at Sunset Beach
Race Starts: 9 am
CHOLO’S WAIMEA BAY SWIM
The second race of the series featuring a 1.2 mile course that takes you around the perimeter of Waimea Bay.
Date: June 28, 2025
Check-in: 7:00 am
Race Starts: 9 am
JACO Rehab CHUNS TO WAIMEA BAY Swim
This race features a 1.6-mile course starting at Chun’s Reef close to “Piddlies” surf spot following the coast east back to Waimea Bay.
Date: July 12, 2025
Check-in: 7:00 am
Race Starts: 9 am
LANIAKEA TO PUA’ENA SWIM
This race features a 1.8-mile course starting at Laniakea beach swimming West toward Haleiwa town and ending at Pua’ena Point surf break.
Date: Postponed until further notice
Check-in: 7:00 am
Race Starts: 9 am
North Shore Challenge Swim
The fourth & final race of the series features a 2.3-mile course starting at Ehukai Beach Park & following the coast line to Waimea Bay!
Date: July 26, 2025
Check-in: 7:00 am
Race Starts: 9 am