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Portsea Swim Classic 2026

Name: Portsea Swim Classic 2026
Start: 2026-01-17
End: 2026-01-17
Location: Portsea, Victoria

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Portsea, Victoria, Australia

calendar_today 17 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

Celebrate a major milestone in Australian ocean swimming at the 40th annual Portsea Swim Classic, a spectacular open water festival held on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the pristine Portsea Front Beach within Point Nepean National Park. This iconic event, hosted by the Portsea Surf Life Saving Club, offers a range of distances for all levels: the flagship 1.5km swim with age-group waves, a challenging 2.5km 'Gold' event, a 500m junior race, and team events for friends and families to compete together. Adding to the excitement is the RT Edgar Dash for Cash, a winner-take-all sprint with a $1,000 prize for registered competitors, capping off a day of elite competition and inclusive community participation.

With registration at Jarman Oval and the potential for up to 2,000 swimmers taking to the clear waters of Port Phillip Bay, the January 17th event is a cornerstone of the Victorian summer sports calendar. It’s more than a swim; it’s a vibrant, long-standing tradition that combines the thrill of open water racing with the stunning natural beauty of the Mornington Peninsula, creating an unforgettable experience for seasoned athletes and social swimmers alike.

Races Offered

PORTSEA SWIM CLASSIC - 1.5km Swim

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 1.5K

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PORTSEA SWIM CLASSIC - Junior 500m Swim

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 0.5K

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PORTSEA SWIM CLASSIC GOLD – 2.5km Swim

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 2.5K

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Portsea.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 16.1° / 23.0°

wb_sunny 13.7° / 21.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 16.9 /

water_drop 70.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 16.1° / 23.0°

wb_sunny 13.7° / 21.4°

air 16.9 km/h

water_drop 70.3%

About Portsea

Portsea is a seaside suburb on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Portsea recorded a population of 787 at the 2021 census.