Wild Fish Swim Festival
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Wild Fish Swim Festival

Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 09, 2026
Swimming

About this race

This annual community open water swim event typically attracts an average of 200 swimmers split between three different distances. The temperature of the water is typically about 66 degrees F. The swim takes place in a calm, protected cove, and is well supported with at least a dozen volunteers in kayaks/paddleboarders. Cozy unisex t-shirts will be guaranteed for all participants pre-registered by August 1st. Latex swim caps will be provided for all swimmers. If you are allergic to latex, please feel free to bring your own.

Pick your distance

Swimming

1/2 Mile Swim

Aug 09, 2026 3.2K 8:00 AM
$55.00
Closed

1 Mile

Aug 09, 2026 1.6K 8:00 AM
$60.00
Closed

2 Mile

Aug 09, 2026 3.2K 8:00 AM
$70.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Salem.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 18.9° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 28.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 18.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 33.7°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
14.7
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
2.5mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
76.3%

About Salem

Wild Fish Swim Festival takes place in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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