NB: Updated course map coming soon
In 2025 the B2B course will reverse for one year only. Swimmers will depart from Bronte beach and swim out to a turning buoy positioned at the south end of Bronte beach. From here swimmers will make their way down the coastline past Tamarama beach and Mackenzie's Point before turning in to Bondi beach. The distance is approximately 2.0 - 2.4km (depending on conditions dictating the positioning of the buoys).
The first turning buoy at Bronte beach is green and then all buoys along the course are fluoro pink. The last buoy is fluoro green (depending on conditions) so all swimmers know once they pass that buoy to head in to Bondi Beach.
The finish is positioned towards the middle of Bondi Beach, however is dependent on conditions on the day. Once you sight the large finishing arch positioned on the beach, make your swim into the shore – but don’t forget to look behind you.
The Bondi to Bronte is one of Sydney's and Australia’s most iconic ocean swims and a true bucket list achievement. Swimming between two beaches along part of Sydney's amazing coastline is one of the unique aspects of this journey swim. And for this year ONLY swimmers have the chance to swim the course in reverse.
Registrations for the Special Edition BRONTE to Bondi Ocean swim open at Bronte Beach at 7:30am. You can collect your swim cap and timing band from our friendly volunteers at the Registration tent.
Registrations for each wave close 15 minutes prior to the wave start time on the day. The first swim briefing is provided on the beach at 9:45am and will be repeated prior to the start of each wave.
Start time: 10:05am
Please note: Start times are indicative only and may be subject to change by the event organisers on the day of the event. Announcements will be made if changes are required. Your understanding and patience is appreciated.
Minimum Age of Competitors is 13 years old on race day.
The top 50 placed male or female overall swimmers from the previous edition event qualify for the Elite Division.
All other entrants for the 'Elite Wave' should submit an entry for the 'Elite Wave' to the Race Director for consideration.
Approval is given by the Race Director whose decision is final. If you would like to enter into the 'Elite Wave' on the race day you will have to seek approval from the Race Director at the 'Elite Wave' registration table. Please email the race director at swims@bonditobronte.com.au with 1 of the following -
We offer each category for male and female.
| Categories
|
| Elite Division* |
| U16 years |
| 16-19 years |
| 20-24 years |
| 25-29 years |
| 30-34 years |
| 35-39 years |
| 40-44 years |
| 45-49 years |
| 50-54 years |
| 55-59 years |
| 60-64 years |
| 65-69 years |
| 70 years + |
| Fins, Floaties, Families or Friends |
*The Bondi to Bronte Swim will offer a separate wave for the fastest swimmers. This Elite Open Wave will be the first wave off the beach. Please read the entry criteria section to find more about Elite Division
Teams (4 members whose ages are combined to give the total team age)
Let's have a chat together and contact us here!
Please note:
The timetable below is indicative only and will be updated closer to this year's event to be held on 7 December 2025. Please keep up-to-date for current event day information by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on socials
| Wave Sequence | Start | Category | Fastest Time (2022) | Average Time (2022) | Cap colour |
| Wave 1 | 10:05am | Male - Elite | 33:34 | 40:04 | Silver + White stripe |
| Female - Elite | 34:17 | 41:07 | |||
| Wave 2 | 10:08am | Male - U20's | 37:57 | 53:36 | Yellow |
| Female- U20's | 43:55 | 52:13 | |||
| Male - 20-24 | 38:07 | 56:26 | |||
| Female- 20-24 | 41:15 | 1:00:03 | |||
| Wave 3 | 10:11am | Male - 50-59 | 39:32 | 01:01:19 | Pink |
| Wave 4 | 10:13am | Female- 50-59 | 42:27 | 01:03:15 | Pink |
| Wave 5 | 10:15am | Male - 60+ | 45:41 | 01:04:08 | Red |
| Wave 6 | 10:17am | Female- 60+ | 50:17 | 01:05:55 | Red |
| Wave 7 | 10:20am | Male - Fins Floaties, Families & Friends | 49:23 | 01:08:58 | Green |
| Female - Fins Floaties, Families & Friends | 53:01 | 01:08:40 | |||
| Male - Wetsuit wearers | 41:57 | 57:38 | All cap colours | ||
| Female - Wetsuit wearers | |||||
10 minutes break | |||||
| Wave 8 | 10:30am | Female 30-34 | 44:22 | 01:01:03 | Green + White stripe |
| Female 35-39 | 41:37 | 01:01:57 | |||
| Wave 9 | 10:33am | Male 40-44 | 43:32 | 58:19 | Orange + white stripe |
| Female 40-44 | 43:37 | 59:59 | |||
| Wave 10 | 10:36am | Male 45-49 | 38:34 | 56:39 | Red + White stripe |
| Female 45-49 | 47:10 | 01:01:48 | |||
10 minutes break | |||||
| Wave 11 | 10:46am | Male 30-34 | 40:20 | 57:50 | Yellow + White stripe |
| Wave 12 | 10:49am | Male - 35-39 | 44:04 | 01:00:23 | Orange |
| Wave 13 | 10:51am | Male - 25-29 | 40:39 | 56:30 | Pink + White stripe |
| Female -25-29 | 42:47 | 01:00:01 | |||
The B2B uses rolling starts for both the 1km and 2km events. Swimmers are sent off in small groups (3-6 people) a few seconds apart. Each swimmer's official swim time is recorded by their individual timing band which is worn on the ankle.
Join us post swim at the presentations. Unfortunately, due to the cost of postage we are unable to post prizes after the event.
$500 cash to the 1st male and female Elite category winners
Prizes will be awarded for 1st & 2nd Male & Female in each category. All prizes must be collected at the presentation on the beach following the swim, or from Bronte Surf Club.
Wetsuit wearers will have their own category and will not be eligible for overall or age category prizes. Find more about our wetsuit policy in the wetsuit policy section
Each team member (4 max) of the fastest team in their age category wins a prize!
Don't hesitate also to have a look at our prizes presentation page
First and foremost, our responsibility to is to ensure the safety and comfort of all swim participants and our Water Safety Team. Equally, we want every single person to enjoy their swim experience.
Water temperatures and surf conditions can vary significantly year on year. Swell direction can keep people in the water longer than their average 2km pool swim, which in turn keeps our water safety team in the water longer.
We have a clearly defined wetsuit policy that enables all swimmers to decide whether to wear a wetsuit on the day dependant on conditions. The policy allows for participants to have a fair and equitable opportunity to win prizes if that is a priority for them.
We provide a complimentary bag transport service from Bondi to Bronte for all participants, so feel free to bring your wetsuit and make the decision once you are at Bondi.
Please ensure, if you are keen to be in the running for a prize, that you have read and understood our complete wetsuit policy
The Event adopts the following policy in regards to swimwear for all competitors in the Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim 2km and 5km courses:
For water temperature =18°C and above on race day, swimmers shall wear either standard swimming jammers, briefs or standard one or two piece swimmers if they wish to qualify for placings and prizes.
The swimsuits shall be made from textile materials and no neoprene.
Participants may elect to wear a race suit however they will not be eligible for any placing or prizes.
As noted in our wetsuit policy:
If a participant chooses to wear a wetsuit they will be required to swim in the wetsuit wearers wave category. An overall first and second prize is allocated to the 1st and 2nd placed male and female wetsuit wearer regardless of age category. (Prizes are not allocated for each age category for wetsuit wearers).
For water temperature less than 18°C on race day, wetsuits are permitted and strongly encouraged for all participants.
