How to Swim in the Ocean (with Pictures) – wikiHow

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If you are going to the beach and just plan to wade in the water, you probably need to know the basics of swimming. However, if you want to really swim out far into the ocean, you need to make sure you are a strong swimmer. Waves can be difficult to swim in, and the tide can often carry you far away from your original location, so be prepared to work hard while swimming.

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Pick a landmark while you swim. When you swim out into the ocean and are only surrounded by blue water, it can be easy to lose sight of where you started. Before you go out to swim, try to choose a large landmark so that you’ll know what to swim back to. You’ll likely drift with the current, so it’s important to remember how to get back.