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Leisure Coast Kitchens Shellharbour Ocean Swim

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Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia

calendar_today 18 Apr, 2026

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sell $17.97 – $47.97

About the Event

The Leisure Coast Kitchens Shellharbour Ocean Swim is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Shellharbour, NSW, Australia. Organized by the Shellharbour Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), this event offers a range of distances catering to young swimmers and experienced ocean enthusiasts alike. The swim is part of the broader Australian ocean swimming circuit, providing a safe and professionally managed environment for participants to test their skills in the open water.

Swim Category	Distance	Start Time	Eligibility
Ocean Swim	2 km	8:00 AM GMT+10	13+ Years
Ocean Swim	1.2 km	8:00 AM GMT+10 (approx.)	13+ Years
Junior Swim	400 m	8:00 AM GMT+10 (approx.)	8–12 Years

Participation and Logistics

The event is hosted in Shellharbour, a location known for its pristine coastline and active surf community. Currently, 42 participants have registered for the 2026 swim. Shellharbour SLSC provides safety oversight for the duration of the event, with water safety personnel stationed throughout the course. Participants are encouraged to check the official oceanswims.com listing for specific details regarding water temperature, wave height updates, and mandatory safety briefings. Every registration includes a service fee that subsidizes the charity event organizers and the management services required to run a coastal race of this scale.

Registration and Fees

Online registration is active with tiered pricing based on the swim distance. Entry for the 2 km and 1.2 km distances is set at A$47.97</strong>, while the 400 m junior swim is <strong>A$17.97. All listed prices are inclusive of mandatory charges and the oceanswims.com service fee. Registration remains open until April 17, 2026. For any technical support regarding the registration platform or inquiries about specific water safety protocols, participants can access the support portal through the event website. This event is a staple for the Illawarra region’s swimming community, promoting fitness and ocean awareness.

Races Offered

1.2km Swim

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 1km

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Type — Running, Water sports

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08:00

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$47.97

2km Swim

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 2km

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Type — Running, Water sports

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08:00

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$47.97

400m Swim

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 400m

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Type — Running, Water sports

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08:00

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$17.97

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Shellharbour.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 13.1° / 21.0°

wb_sunny 11.2° / 20.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.9 /

water_drop 78.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 13.1° / 21.0°

wb_sunny 11.2° / 20.2°

air 10.9 km/h

water_drop 78.0%

About Shellharbour

Learn more about the host city, Shellharbour.

Shellharbour is a coastal city of 76,271 (2021) in between Wollongong and the Shoalhaven, in the Illawarra region of New South Wales halfway between Wollongong and Kiama.