15,000+
verified spots
40,000+
community reports
24/7
live data
Your guide to the water
"Every open water swim is different. Different venue, different conditions. You can only get that perspective from being in the water. You just swim in nature. It's amazing."
Keri-Anne's advice powers Wild. From reading conditions to staying safe in cold water, her expertise as a two-time world champion shapes every feature, so you can swim with confidence.
Keri-Anne Payne
Olympic silver medallist · 2x World Champion
Pick the right swim for your day
Every spot is verified by real swimmers and powered by live data from NOAA, ECMWF, and the Environment Agency. Check conditions before you go.
Trusted by swimmers across the UK
Join thousands of open water swimmers who plan their swims with Wild.
"The tide and temperature data is spot on. I check Wild before every morning swim. It's become part of my routine."
Sarah M.
Brighton
"Finally everything in one place. The community reports saved me from a dodgy spot last month. Genuinely useful."
James K.
Windermere
"The water quality alerts give me real peace of mind. We always check before a family swim now."
Priya T.
Bristol
"Best swim planning tool out there. Live swell and wind data means I always know what to expect before driving to the coast."
Tom H.
Cornwall
"I've discovered spots I never knew existed. Found three new wild swims within an hour of home."
Emily R.
Edinburgh
"The 7-day forecast means I can plan around the best conditions. No more turning up to a blown-out beach."
Dan W.
Devon
Data you can trust
We pull from the same sources used by national weather services and coast guards.
NOAA
US government satellite ocean data, buoy networks, and tidal predictions used by coast guards worldwide.
ECMWF
The same weather prediction models that power BBC Weather and the Met Office.
BODC
UK tidal predictions from the National Oceanography Centre.
Environment Agency
Official bathing water quality testing. E. coli and enterococci samples.
Community
On-the-ground conditions from people who were actually there.
Common questions
What is Wild Open Water?
Wild Open Water is a free platform for open water swimmers in the UK. We combine live tide, temperature, and water quality data from authoritative sources (NOAA, ECMWF, the British Oceanographic Data Centre, and the Environment Agency) with community-verified reports to help you plan safer, smarter swims.
How do I find wild swimming spots near me?
Use the search bar to find spots by name, location, or type: beach, river, lake, or pool. You can also explore our interactive map to discover swim spots across the UK. Each spot page shows live conditions, community notes, and safety information.
Where does your data come from?
We aggregate data from the same institutions that governments and meteorological agencies rely on. NOAA and SMHI provide satellite ocean temperature and buoy measurements. ECMWF and GFS power our weather and marine forecasts, the same models behind BBC Weather and the Met Office. NOAA and the British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC) supply tide predictions. The Environment Agency provides official UK bathing water quality classifications. Plus 40,000+ community reports from real swimmers fill in what instruments can't measure.
Is the data updated in real time?
Yes. Tide predictions, weather forecasts, and water quality alerts refresh continuously from our data providers. Community reports include recency indicators so you can judge how current they are.
How accurate is the water temperature data?
Ocean temperatures come from measured satellite and buoy data via NOAA and SMHI. Lake and river temperatures use peer-reviewed scientific models with published accuracy metrics. Each reading includes confidence intervals and model provenance so you know exactly what you're looking at.
Can I contribute swim reports?
Yes! Create a free account and share conditions, tips, and updates at any swim spot. Community reports include timestamps and recency signals so other swimmers know how current your intel is.
Is Wild Open Water free?
Completely free. Search spots, check live conditions, read community reports, and save your favourites. No subscription, no paywall.
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