About the swim

Named as one of Britain’s top ten barmiest winter dips, Tenby’s famous Boxing Day Swim has been an institution in the small Pembrokeshire town for more than 50 years.

The Tenby Boxing Day Swim is organised by the Tenby Sea Swimming Association, and has snowballed over the years into one of Wales’ top festive highlights.

Over the years, it has raised more than £301,000 for local, national and international charities and good causes. The event took the plunge for the 50 th time in 2022, making a welcome return to the winter calendar after being side lined by the Covid pandemic.

The popularity of the swim continues to grow, and 2023 saw a record-breaking crowd of 1,050 crazy bathers sprint for the sea – many in fancy dress to celebrate 100 years of Disney.

The fancy dress theme for 2024 is Superheroes, in tribute to the brave lifeboatmen and women of the RNLI, which is celebrating its 200 th anniversary.

TSSA will be donating all the proceeds from the 2024 event to Tenby RNLI, To take part, register and make a donation HERE

The RNLI is the swim’s sole nominated charity this year, but entrants are also able to collect sponsorship for their own chosen charity and can download a sponsor form HERE

Date: Thursday December 26th 2024

Time: 11am for the 11.30am plunge

Place: North Beach, Tenby

Following the stampede for the sea, dippers can look forward to hot soup and commemorative medals – and that glow of pride from taking part!