Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim
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Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim

Brightwaters, New York, United States
Jul 31, 2026
Swimming

About this race

The Cross Bay Swim is a challenging open water swim of 5.5 miles across Great South Bay from the Fire Island Lighthouse to Gilbert Park, Brightwaters. This event was first held in 1927, marking 95+ years of tradition and friendly competition. There is a strict limit on the number of swimmers accepted.

We fund the Hospice Care Network Children and Family Bereavement program, and a scholarship at St. Anthony's High School through your charitable fundraising for the event. Each swimmer must raise a minimum of $500. Thank you!

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Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim

Jul 31, 2026 8.9K 7:00 AM
$215.00
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Typical race-day weather

Based on 10 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Brightwaters.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 20.8° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 26.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 20.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 26.6°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
15.1
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
3.6mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
85.0%

About Brightwaters

Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim takes place in Brightwaters, New York, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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