I have an Apple Watch SE and it logs my laps in a pool fine, but when logging an open water swim it is very inaccurate. Is there a model which enables me to record open water swims with the addition of a viewable map of the track taken?
Any other advice on logging swims welcome, thanks
Apple Watch SE
To my knowledge the “Open water swim” workout on the watch does give a map as well as breakdowns of the strokes and distances. Are you making sure record an outdoor swim on your watch when you swim outdoors?
Swim with your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Make sure that the workout app has access to your precise location. To find this, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > Apple Watch Workout.
thanks. I’m definitely recording it, how do I access the map? Here is a screen shot of the summary
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There is nothing available below heart rate. Also it struggles to record heart rate while I’m swimming, is this normal? Could this be a watch model/phone model issue?
To measure distance the GPS in an open water swim you have to be doing a freestyle stroke.
Thank you, I’ve changed this and will update you after my next swim 🏊♀️
Apple Watch and swim tracking
