2025 Portland Bridge Swim

The course is approximately 11 miles (17 km), with the current, passing under all 12 of Portland's bridges on the Willamette River. High tide on July 13, 2025 is 7:05 am, and low tide is at 3:44 pm. The swim will start at 7:30 am and all swimmers must be out of the water by 3:30 pm. Water temperature is expected to be 66–74 degrees Fahrenheit. To qualify for individual entry, swimmers must show that they have completed a minimum 5000-meter (5500-yard) swim faster than 1:40, within the last 3 years.