SOCM

The Sunsmart Southern Ocean Classic Mile is a popular fixture on the club calendar.

Fondly known as SOCM, this 1.6km swim is proudly hosted by the Denmark Surf Club in the beautiful waters of Ocean Beach, Denmark for the past 20 years!

With conditions changing every year, it can be either a super-challenging slog through choppy swell or a beautifully blue and smooth experience. Only once in the race’s history have we had to call it off due to the conditions.

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After a two-year hiatus while the Denmark Surf Club and Ocean Beach precinct had a major upgrade, the Southern Ocean Classic Mile will be back for 2026.

Swim with us at 10am, Sunday 5 April 2026.

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Many thanks to our sponsors for 2026

Join us for a special event before the swim with ocean swimmer and world record holder Andy Donaldson in conversation with Gary Capelli

2.45pm to 4pm at Denmark Surf Club, Saturday 4 April 2026

All proceeds to the Denmark Surf Lifesaving Club