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Sorrento Bay Swim

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Sorrento, Victoria, Australia

calendar_today 17 Jan, 2027

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Sorrento Bay Swim

About the Event

The 21st edition of the Sorrento Bay Swim promises an exhilarating day on January 17, 2027. Open water enthusiasts from all walks of life can choose among three distinct courses tailored to their skill level: a 600m swim for junior and novice participants along the picturesque route from Sorrento Beach to Sorrento Foreshore; an intermediate 2,000m course that stretches from Sullivan Bay to Sorrento Foreshore designed for experienced swimmers; and the challenging elite category of 4,000 meters from Camerons Bight to Sorrento Foreshore.
Organized by the dedicated members of the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club, this event is more than just a competition. It's an essential fundraising activity that supports critical community programs such as volunteer patrols on Sorrento Back Beach and educational initiatives for young residents learning vital water safety skills through the club’s nipper program.
With anticipated participation ranging from 400 to 600 swimmers, this year promises to be one of the most vibrant editions yet. All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and swim cap as well as timing devices that must be returned at the finish line; non-returned items incur a $115.50 fee.
Registration opens on October 1st, 2026, so mark your calendars now to secure your spot in this celebrated event. Join us for an unforgettable day of swimming and community spirit along the stunning coastlines of Sorrento Bay.

Races Offered

2,000m Opening soon

Jan 17, 2027

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$75.00

600m Opening soon

Jan 17, 2027

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Distance — 0.6K

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$45.00

ELITE 4,000m Opening soon

Jan 17, 2027

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$95.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature
16.0° / 23.2°
wb_sunny Feels like
13.5° / 21.8°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 18m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.3 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
16.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Low (2.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
70.4%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:14
nightlight Sunset
19:43

About Sorrento

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Sorrento is a town on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. It is 103 km (64 mi) south-west of Melbourne's central business district. Sorrento recorded a population of 2,013 at the 2021 census. Sorrento is known for its appealing weather, limestone buildings, and its world-class day-spas, which take advantage of the local water pressure to provide an unparalleled scrub.

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