Go for a swim with Apple Watch (2024)

1. Open the Workout app on your AppleWatch.

2. Turn the Digital Crown to Open Water Swim or Pool Swim.

   See Also

   Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch – Apple Support (AU)

   For Pool Swim workouts, set the pool length, then tap Start.

3. When you’re finished, press and hold the Digital Crown to unlock your AppleWatch, tap End, then tap End Workout.

   The pool swim workout automatically tracks your sets and when you rest. The summary on your AppleWatch displays the kinds of strokes you used and the total distance you swam. You can find the pace for each set in the workout summary on your iPhone.

To pause or resume your swim, press the Digital Crown and side button at the same time. To review your swimming workout summary, unlock your AppleWatch, tap End, then tap End Workout.

The AppleWatch Series 1 and AppleWatch (1st generation) aren’t suitable for swimming. See Important handling information for AppleWatch.

When you start a swimming workout, your AppleWatch automatically locks the screen with Water Lock to avoid accidental taps. When you’re out of the water to rest or because you’ve finished your workout, press and hold the Digital Crown to unlock the screen and clear any water from the speaker. You hear sounds and may feel some water on your wrist.

1. After your swim, press the side button to open Control Center, then tap .

2. Press and hold the Digital Crown to unlock the screen and clear water from the speaker.