Swimming in Vancouver
Vancouver, Washington, United States
Best Swim Spots in Vancouver
Ranked by community ratings. Check real-time conditions before heading out.
Blurock Landing
Brockton Point
Brokers' Bay (FRK)
CRAB Park (VCH)
Dundarave Beach
English Bay
False Creek Central (VCH)
False Creek East (VCH)
False Creek West (VCH)
Frenchman's Bar
Jericho Beach
Kitsilano Beach
Kitsilano Point
Locarno Beach
Olympic Village (FRK)
Second Beach
Spanish Banks
Sunset Beach
Third Beach
Trout Lake (VCH)
Open Water Swimming in Vancouver
Vancouver offers 27 open water swimming locations across Ocean environments. Whether you are a beginner looking for a calm, sheltered swim or an experienced open water swimmer seeking a challenge, there are options for every level.
Before heading out to any swim spot in Vancouver, check current water conditions on SwimPass. Our SwimScore combines real-time weather, marine data, tides, and water quality into a single 0-100 rating so you can make an informed decision in seconds.
Ocean swimmers in Vancouver should pay attention to tide schedules and swell forecasts. Swimming around slack tide typically offers the calmest conditions. Check our guide to reading water conditions for tips on interpreting local marine forecasts.
New to open water swimming? Start with our safety guide and first swim guide before heading to any new spot.
Swimming Guides
Prepare for your swim in Vancouver with these guides.
Ready to swim in Vancouver?
Get real-time conditions, personalized SwimScore ratings, and community reports for every spot. Free to start.