The Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim has run every Christmas morning since 1965. What began as a handful of locals taking a dip has grown into one of Wales' biggest festive charity events — well over a thousand swimmers in fancy dress, thousands of spectators, and a town that turns out together at Sandy Bay. As a registered charity (no. 1217800) it gives the money raised back out as grants to local charities and good causes.
- 60+ years running every Christmas morning since 1965
- 1,800+ swimmers took part in 2025
- £175,000+ raised for local charities and causes
- Thousands of spectators line the seafront
This year's poster
2026 poster — Wonderful Wales
Print it, pin it up, share it. Shops, pubs, clubs, schools and noticeboards — the more places it's seen, the more swimmers we get and the more we raise for local causes.
- Location The Hi-Tide, Mackworth Road
- Carols 10:30
- Enter the sea 11:45
Photography
Every photo from every year of the swim is on our archive. For press use or higher-resolution files, get in touch.
Logos & downloads
Media enquiries
Interviews, accreditation, extra photography or anything else — get in touch.
Email enquiries@christmasswim.org