Welcome to the North Shore Swim Series, a premier open water festival comprising of 4 swims (plus the 5k/10k Endurance Swim) along Oahu's fabled North Shore
Welcome to the North Shore Swim Series! Each summer the North Shore Swim Series kicks off the highly anticipated season of ocean swimming with its popular race cache of open water events. Now entering its 37th year, 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 NSSS b
07/29/2026
🚨PSA: registration for the upcoming Eat Pono by Candes & Poet 5k/10k Swim closes tomorrow, July 30th, at 5pm.
Race day registration will be open 6am - 7:30am.
Let’s finish the summer swim season at the North Shore 💪
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The 2026 North Shore Swim Series is officially in the books. 🌊💙
From calm mornings to challenging conditions, every finish line was earned and every swim told a story.
Thank you to each and every swimmer, volunteer, sponsor, lifeguard, family member, and supporter AND all those working diligently behind the scenes who helped make this season one to remember.
A special mahalo to everyone who trusted us to be part of your summer. Watching this community grow year after year is what makes all the hard work worthwhile.
Enjoy these aerial views from the North Shore Challenge—one final look back at an incredible season.
We’ll see you back on the starting line in 2027. Until then, keep swimming, keep exploring, and keep chasing your next adventure. 🤙
07/26/2026
📸 Race Day Photos Are Here! 🌊
Relive the memories from today’s North Shore Soap Factory North Shore Challenge! Your race photos are now available on our website, so head over to the Photo Gallery and see if you can spot yourself crossing the finish, celebrating with friends, or enjoying an unforgettable day on the North Shore.
A huge mahalo to Jade Robles-Reeves for spending the day with us and capturing so many incredible moments. We truly appreciate your talent and vision in helping preserve these memories for our swimmers and their families.
📷 View the full photo gallery now on our website!
Tag your friends, share your favorite photo, and don’t forget to tag us in your posts—we’d love to see your race day memories! 🤙🌺
We caught up with several competitors after Race 4 to hear about their experience. 🏊♂️🌊
From a rough start to a smooth finish this group recaps the North Shore Soap Factory North Shore Challenge 2.3-mile swim in the moment.
07/26/2026
Today we’d like to recognize the incredible team that stands watch over every North Shore Swim Series event—the North Shore Lifeguard Association & Hawaiian Water Patrol. 🌊🚨
Every successful race begins with safety, and we’re incredibly grateful for the professionalism, experience, and dedication these lifeguards bring to the water.
From monitoring the course to responding whenever needed, they give our swimmers the confidence to focus on the finish line knowing they’re in good hands.
Thank you for your early mornings, your commitment to ocean safety, and for helping make every event a safe and memorable experience.
Please join us in giving the northshorelifeguardassociation & HWP a well-deserved MAHALO for everything they do to keep our swimmers safe. 👏💙
📣 PSA for our 10K swimmers! 🏊♂️🏊♀️
We’ll have an aid station at the halfway point of the 10K course, courtesy of HIdrate Electrolytes
Remember, all 10K swimmers are required to either:
🏊 Swim with an es**rt paddler/kayaker, or
🛟 Swim with a personal safety buoy.
Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply looking to finish, we’ve got you covered every step (and stroke) of the way.
Reminder: the Eat Pono by Candes & Poet 5k/10k Swim is on Aug 1st at Waimea Bay. 🔗 in bio to sign up!
07/24/2026
📋 The Alpha List is now live! 🔗 in bio to view.
Race rules & course map will be emailed to all registered swimmers tomorrow morning.
Race day sign-ups will be open from 7:00am - 8:45am.
🏁 See you at the start!
07/22/2026
⏱️The countdown is on for the Series Finale of the 2026 North Shore Swim Series!
Join us on Saturday, July 25 for the 2.3-Mile North Shore Challenge, swimming from ʻEhukai Beach to Waimea Bay.
Whether you’ve completed every event or this will be your first swim with us, there’s no better way to experience the North Shore!
🌊 2.3-mile point-to-point course (swimmers shuttled to start)
📅 Saturday, July 25
🕘 9:00 AM Start
🏖️ Online reg open thru July 23rd
Let’s make this final race of the series one to remember.
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