2026 Women's Wave
THANK YOU you for joining us for our 6th Annual Women's Wave - the Largest & Coldest International Women's Day Celebration in the USA! Save the Date for MARCH 5-7, 2027!! If you missed registration or were inspired by the Women's Wave please consider giving a Dip Tip!
Time & Location
Mar 07, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
South Portland, Willard Beach, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
About the event
The 6th Annual Women’s Wave is the Largest & Coldest International Women’s Day Celebration in the Country! Join 3,000 folks to celebrate the strength, power, and capacity of women by walking hand-in-hand into Maine’s cold ocean together! This event is a bold statement in support of women worldwide. Join us and celebrate in community to create a massive Wave of Joy! Invite your friend, neighbor, cousin, and coworker!
Let’s do this!
SCHEDULE
Date: Saturday, March 7th
Gather: 12:00pm
Dip: 12:30pm
WEATHER DATE - SUNDAY, MARCH 8th - save this date! We've had to use it the last 3 years!
Here are a few dip tips:
Bring a towel, protective water footwear, and a hot drink to sip on after your dip
Wear warm layers that you can get on and off easily
Bring an extra towel or blanket to lay out your layers before you get in the water for easy changing post dip
Find more info on our website and on Instagram
This event is for anyone who is comfortable centering the experiences of women. We encourage folks to dip or join us as shore support.
+Women's Wave Weekend+
We had so much fun last year, we're booking the whole weekend! Stay tuned for more info and go ahead and get the girl gang organized for a joyful weekend in Portland & South Portland!
Friday, March 6th (Women's Wave Party at Austin Street Brewery in Portland)
Saturday, March 7th (dip!!)
Sunday, March 8th (weather date: same time, same place)
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day marks a call to action to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive world. Groups come together worldwide to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against bias, and take action for women's equality.
Can't make it to this dip, but want to stay in the loop? Sign-up for our email list and follow us on Instagram!
Please note: You can only purchase one ticket for the event because each individual needs to complete the registration form for liability reasons. If you want to help register a friend, please email them the registration link.