countdown to 2026 Busselton Jetty Swim has begun.
Entries for the 2026 Busselton Jetty Swim will open on 1 October, 2025.
Best known for its signature 3.6km swim around the iconic Busselton Jetty, the much-loved open water event will return on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February 2026, giving more than 5,000 swimmers of all ages and abilities the chance to take part across a variety of distances.
Event Coordinator, Clare Anderson, said that after celebrating the Jetty Swim’s 30th anniversary earlier this year, the 2026 theme, “Your Swim, Your Story,” aims to shine a spotlight on the real heroes of the event: the swimmers themselves.
“Turning 30 was a huge milestone, yet it’s the stories of our everyday participants that make the Busselton Jetty Swim what it is,” Clare said.
“Some swim because it’s on their bucket list, to honour a loved one, or because it’s an annual family tradition. Others want to challenge themselves to their first open water swim, then progress from one of our shorter distances to the full 3.6km Solo Swim around the Jetty.”
“Your Swim, Your Story honours and celebrates the diversity of people who participate.”
Clare confirmed the 2026 event will follow the same format as 2025, with an online ballot system in place to manage entries for the most popular categories.
The online ballot will be open from 1 to 8 October 2025 for the 3.6km Solo Swim and the One Mile Swim to Shore, both of which take place on Sunday 8 February.
The remaining categories – Simon’s 500m Shortcut Swim, 2 or 4 person Team Swim, and the Kids Swim – will be held on Saturday 7 February with swimmers registering on a first come, first served basis.
“Busselton Jetty Swim is all about participation,” said Clare. “Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or just looking to challenge yourself, there is a distance to you. Plus, you won’t find a more supportive, inclusive, or friendly event – it’s what keeps people coming back year after year.”
“Whatever your distance, reason, or story – it’s your Jetty Swim.”
Key Dates
- Event Dates: Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 February 2026
- Online Ballot: Open from 1 to 8 October 2025 (for 3.6km Solo & One Mile events)
- General Entries Open: 15 October 2025 (for all other events)