3 Points Challenge and Ocean Swim
COUNTDOWN IS ON….
TWO ICONIC BEACH EVENTS, ONE UNFORGETTABLE MORNING AT NORTH CURL CURL
At North Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club, we live and breathe this coastline — and there’s no better way to experience it than through the North Curl Curl 3 Points Challenge.
This is more than a race. It’s a celebration of surf club spirit, community pride, and the raw beauty of Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Every December, our sand becomes the starting line for two epic events that showcase the best of our backyard.
The 3 Points Challenge is our signature event — a legendary swim-run race that links North Curl Curl, South Curl Curl, and Freshwater Beach in one heart-pounding circuit. You’ll dive through surf breaks, sprint across sandy stretches, and scramble along coastal trails with locals and lifesavers cheering you on. It’s a gritty, exhilarating adventure that feels like your own mini-Ironman — right here on the Northern Beaches.
Alternatively, if you’re after a classic ocean swim, our 2km loop course delivers. With clean swell, panoramic views, and just enough challenge to keep things exciting, it’s a favourite among Sydney ocean swimmers and surf club regulars.
So whether you’re chasing the legend of the 3 Points Challenge or diving into the rhythm of the 2km Ocean Swim, one thing’s certain — this is a day you’ll remember.
Ready to take the plunge? Rally your crew, lace up your runners, and join us at North Curl Curl Beach for one of the most exhilarating events on the Northern Beaches calendar. We’ll see you on the sand!
WHAT’S ON OFFER
3 POINTS CHALLENGE
Minimum Age: 12 Years
This one’s not for the faint-hearted; it’s a swim-run-swim-run-swim-run-sprint kind of day. You’ll kick off on the beach out front of North Curl Curl SLSC with a 300m surf swim, then hit the sand and pavement for a 2.5km run south to Freshwater Beach. At Freshie, it’s a quick 200m splash before the final grind, a 2.5km coastal run back to North Curly, with a final 300m swim before a 22m sprint to the finish. It’s part trail, part surf, all grit, and 100% unforgettable.
2KM OCEAN SWIM
minimum age: 12 years
A triangular loop starting and finishing on the sand at North Curly, well-marked, well-loved, and ideal for regular ocean swimmers chasing that salty fix. The course kicks off in the northern corner of North Curl Curl Beach, sending you out towards Dee Why before a turn south and a cruisy run back to shore. Expect rolling swell, classic surf club vibes, and that unbeatable post-swim buzz.
WHO SHOULD ENTER
Both the 3 Points Challenge and 2Km Ocean Swim are open to everyone. Water safety is extensive, with IRBs, lifeguards, and course marshals throughout. Please consider as the event is physically demanding, participants should have solid ocean experience and general fitness especially for the True Protein 3 Points Challenge.
Wetsuits are optional but recommended for the True Protein 3 Points Challenge due to multiple swim legs.
WHAT’S ON WHEN
6:45 am – Registration opens
7:30 am – Registration closes for the True Protein 3 Points Challenge
8:15 am – 3 Points Challenge briefing
8:30 am – 3 Points Challenge start
9:30 am – Registration closes for the 2km Ocean Swim
10:15 am – 2km Ocean Swim start
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE WATER
consistent waves, and a clean break. The 2km swim takes place in a triangular loop off the beach, while the 3 Points Challenge includes multiple swim and run legs along the cliffs, beaches, and sand trails.
Water temps in early December are around 19–21°C, and conditions range from calm to punchy depending on the swell.