10 Ocean Swimming Safety Tips For Mermaids

The most important tip for having a good beach trip is to have a SAFE beach trip. Like Morgana Alba said: "No dead mermaids!"

If you like swimming in mermaid tails, you most likely enjoy doing so in the ocean. It makes you feel like a real mermaid! In this article I'm sharing some important safety tips to implement when mermaiding in the sea.

1. Keep an eye on your spot and try not to drift too far

   
   

It's easy to get swept away by the currents. They slowly push you away from where you started, without you even realizing it. Keep an eye on your beach spot and move over more when you notice yourself drifting to the side. It's also important to not drift out too far into the ocean. The farther away you are from shore, the harder it can be to get back.

2. Use the buddy system

   
   

It's never a good idea to go mermaiding by yourself. You never know what will happen, especially when swimming in the ocean. Always use the buddy system! Swimming in a mermaid tail is also just more fun when you have company, especially if they wear a mermaid tail too! It's a good idea for there to be at least one person around who isn't in a tail.

3. Don't swim in a mermaid tail during rough waters

   
   

It’s not safe to swim in rough waters, period. It’s one thing to swim in the ocean with rough waves, but to do so in a mermaid tail is especially dangerous!

4. Be aware of marine life

The ocean is home to thousands of different creatures. We may want to examine and maybe touch them if we encounter them, but we should leave the marine life alone. Don’t pick up a starfish or try to catch the fish. If you see a shark or sting ray, get far away. Other than the marine creatures, be aware of rocks, sharp coral, and sea urchins. Many things in the ocean can be hazardous.

5. Use a boogie board/pool noodle/floatee if you aren't the strongest swimmer

In reality, if you aren't a strong swimmer, you shouldn't swim in a mermaid tail at all. But if you do, have a boogie board or floaty to help you stay safe. Even if you are a strong swimmer, it doesn't hurt to have a flotation device.

Here's an adorable shark boogie board, to stay safe and keep with the mermaidy vibes.

6. Goggles to protect your eyes

The ocean water can really sting your eyes! Salt water, with enough exposure, can even damage your eyes. Wearing goggles is a good idea, even if it makes you feel less like a "real" mermaid. They also allow you to see the beautiful underwater world.

GogGills brings eye protection to the next level with goggles adorned with silicone mermaid fins. Stay in mermaid character while still having eye protection!

7. Nose plugs to protect sinuses

Similar to the eye problem, ocean water can be uncomfortable when it goes up your nose. With waves crashing all around you, it's hard to avoid getting salt water up your nose and into your sinuses. Nose plugs will help with this.

These silicone nose plugs will prevent salt water from reaching your sinuses, without being overly noticeable. This is perfect for taking underwater mermaid videos and photos.

8. Avoid it if you are sick, tired, hungry, or intoxicated

This is pretty self-explanatory. Don't go mermaiding in the ocean under these conditions. You can get tired out easily if you aren't feeling well. Mermaiding under the influence can also be dangerous. Many people have drowned from being in water while intoxicated, like Mathew Perry and Whitney Houston.

9. Practice safe breathhold

If you really like swimming underwater, be sure to take adequate breaths in between dives. I once made myself ill during an underwater photo shoot by coming up and taking a quick breath before diving back down. Make sure to take deep breaths after coming up for air. You don't want to get hypercapnia.

10. Don't use a damaged monofin

A monofin is ESSENTIAL for swimming in a mermaid tail. You need a monofin to give you propulsion, allowing you to move in the water. If you go mermaiding in a damaged monofin your swimming abilities will be compromised. If you are missing a monofin ankle strap, don't go mermaiding. I also recommend not using the kind of cheap and makeshift monofins that come with knockoff tails from Amazon, Temu, Shein, and Alibaba.

Those are all the mermaid swimming ocean safety tips I have to share! Have fun, and stay safe.

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About the author

Shello! My name is Mermaid Liv, a professional mermaid and content creator. I share my love of mermaiding through this blog, along with my Youtube channel.

If you've never heard of it before, mermaiding is a hobby, profession, and sport that involves wearing mermaid tails made for swimming.

I began making tails in 2013 and have continued my mermaid journey, starting my Youtube channel, working at a mermaid festival, performing at gigs, and being featured in the Netflix Docu Series MerPeople.

Follow me on Instagram for mermaid photos and videos: @the_real_mermaid_liv and be shore to check out my Youtube channel.