2026 Women's Wave

The 6th Annual Women’s Wave is the Largest & Coldest International Women’s Day Celebration in the Country! The Two Maine Mermaids signature event invites dippers to gather at Willard Beach in South Portland to celebrate the strength, power, and capacity of women by walking hand-in-hand into Maine’s cold ocean. This year, our goal is to have 3,000 dippers line all 2,100 feet of Willard Beach’s shoreline making a bold statement in support of women worldwide. So invite a 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.

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Please note: Each person needs to complete the registration form for liability reasons.