Conducted in the surf at Bondi Beach, swimmers are taught lifesaving open water awareness and safety, how to navigate through the surf break, recognise and use rips and currents safely and effectively; build strength and confidence in ocean swimming. Various ocean swimming drills and skills are covered including wading, porpoising and duck-diving and body surfing.

OWS Intensive swimming lessons are generally conducted over 4 mornings: Monday to Thursday from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. General swimming ability is a minimum of 500m continuous freestyle or junior squad levels. Age range can vary depending on individual skill level, however generally between the ages of 9 – 13 years. Contact us directly to check suitability for your child. Or check here for enrolment and additional information.

Spring Intensives:

Surf Swimming/Open Water Squad Intensives | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Spring School Holidays September – October 2025
Week 1 | 22 – 25 September | 4 days Mon – Thurs
Week 2 | 29 Sept – 2 October | 4 days Mon – Thurs
Week 3 | 7 – 9 October | 3 days Tues – Thurs

Summer School Holidays December 2025
Week 1 | 8 – 11 December | 4 days | Mon – Thurs
Week 2 | 15 – 18 December | 4 days | Mon – Thurs

Summer School Holidays January 2026
Week 1 | 5 – 8 January | 4 days | Tues – Fri
Week 2 | 12 – 15 January | 4 days | Mon – Thurs
Week 3 | 19 -22 January| 4 days | Mon – Thurs
Week 4 | 27 – 29 January | 3 days | Tues – Thurs

Autumn School Holidays April 2026
Week 1 | 7 – 9  April | 3 days | Tues – Thurs
Week 2 |13 – 16 April| 4 days | Mon – Thurs