ALERTS UPDATES AND NEWS
SWIM UPDATES:
BLACK FRIDAY RELEASE OF THE GOLD MEMBERSHIP - SAVE MORE THAN 65% FOR ALL SWIMS, CLINICS AND RACES
SPECIAL PRESEASON BONUS UNTIL DEC 7 - USE CODE: SWIMHAPPY24
CURRENT SWIM NEWS:
Congratulations to our 2024 WaveOne Swimmers of the Year:
Linda Henry (and son) Avery Henry
Linda and Henry exemplify tenacity, dedication and adaptation to challenging conditions, in and out of the water. Above all their contagious positive attitudes encourage all of us to jump in and swim happy!
Congratulations to our 2024 DC Marathon Swimmers
The 2024 DC Marathon Swim presented some very strong swimming down the Potomac River for all our swimmers, as they battled against a persistent incoming tide through the morning. Variable conditions led to the ebb tide that rocketed all of them past the finish buoy 17 miles down river at Hallowing Point at Mason Neck, Virginia. Special thanks to the swimmers, crew, kayakers, observers and our boat pilots from Extensive Marine. Truly a team effort making for a remarkable swim!!
Solo Swimmer: Kyle Poland 7:51
Relays:
Team Jefferson: Tom Hull, Kathryn Killebrew, Bill Adams 8:28
Team Lincoln: Jill Jamieson, John DeVost, Sergio Shelest 8:14
SEE YOU IN 2025
Keep on swimming through the winter!
See Air, Water and Tide conditions below.
DC’s National Harbor is #1 for Open Water Swimming
No jellies at National Harbor!
With over 15 years of experience, the WaveOne swimming community of expert coaches and passionate swimmers provides you with a toolbox of strategies to handle everything from unpredictable weather and currents, to race-day nerves and varying swim courses.
Our season-long practice swims, camps, clinics, races, and events are designed to help you build the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to navigate the open water with ease. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned swimmer, we empower you to become an educated, conditioned, and confident swimmer. Join the thousands of swimmers who trust WaveOne—over 24,000 swimmers can't be wrong!
“Thank you for the coaching tips, my stroke feels much easier now.”
“The water feels is great!” "Life changing!" and “What a beautiful swim…and sunset!”
“I finished my first IronMan!”
ACT NOW - THE WATER IS WAITING FOR YOU!
Summer Swim Memberships
Convenient and cost saving programs designed for a summer of swimming that build your skills and confidence with consistency.
Clinics
Learn secrets of the pros to swim in any condition. Better starts, sharper sighting, faster turns and how to pace an endurance swim. Triple Crown coaching awaits you.
Weekly Swim Practices
Sunday Sunrise Swims and Thursday Sunset Swims. Different course design for each swim, staffed with coaches and certified lifeguards to create your best open water experience possible.
UPCOMING RACES FOR 2025 Stay Tuned
“Three days ago I was afraid to swim in the ocean. Today I swam over a mile to the pier and back, and felt amazing! Swim Camp changed my life.” - Susan E.
2024 Open Water Swim Camps in Wrightsville Beach, NC
Register Now - Spots Available for October Swim Camp
The Easiest and Funnest way to become a confident open water swimmer!
We know you want to be a confident swimmer and challenge your limits. In order to do so, you need the proper experience and opportunities that prepare you for what uncertainties nature throws in your way. That’s why hundreds of triathletes and swimmers participated in our camps since 2017. Perfectly located on the beach across from the ICW sound, we have water for all abilities.
April Swim Camp - Thursday April 25 - Sunday April 28 (SOLD OUT)
October Swim Camp - Thursday October 3 - Sunday October 6 SOLD OUT
Swimmers say “life changing”, “the last swim was a game changer,” and “super fun.” Don’t delay, spots are limited in availability and savings. For the athlete swimmer looking to face any challenge, go for the Gold.
InnerTides
Introducing InnerTides our non-profit program that emphasizes well-being and community involvement. We aim to reach the overlooked and underserved, teaching techniques to relieve stress, repair past damage, stimulate creativity, and fortify inner power.
In October 2023, InnerTides sponsored the first ever Special Olympics marathon swim relay 15.3 miles down the Potomac River in Washington DC.
A SUPER THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED OUR DC MARATHON SPECIAL OLYMPICS RELAY TEAM OF JENNY, LUKE, ROSE AND CARL.
YOU GUYS MADE THEIR DREAMS COME TRUE!!
Luke, Jenny, Rose and Carl with Unified Partners David and John at the 15.3 mile finish.
WATER CONDITIONS
Looking forward to seeing you in 2025:
Potomac River at National Harbor, MD
National Harbor, Md - DC’s open water home!
Sunrise 6:58AM
Air at swim time: Mostly sunny,. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Water Temperature: degrees Fahrenheit - Water Temp Data
Tides: High 5:25 AM @ 3.14’, Low 11:48 AM @ 0.36’ Tidal Data - National Harbor
Annapolis, Maryland
Tidal Data - Annapolis, Md
Air: National Weather Service Forecast
Wind: WindFinder
NWS Radar Images from Sterling, Va:
Latest Fixed Composite Image Latest Looped Composite Image
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina:
NOAA Current Conditions and Tides Report
Surf Report: Magic Seaweed - Crystal Pier, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Current Wind Conditions: Windfinder
Eastern Satellite - GOES Eastern Air Mass Imagery Loop
See the latest Swim Toward the Shark blogs - go here.
WaveOne Open Water Calendar
Swim Location: National Harbor USA Pier in front of THE NEW FOGO DE CHAO Restaurant, National Harbor, MD 20745
2023 Swim Camp after Stoked to Go Out swim
NEW INNERTIDES
WIM HOF FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOPS
After an InnerTides worksop or retreat you will feel vibrant, perform better and be healthier. The Wim Hof Method is scientifically proven to:
Increase energy
Boost your immune system
Natural anti-inflammatory
Enhance Better sleep
Improve sports performance
