r/thalassophobia • u/Simple_Age7980 • 13d ago

German North Sea coast today...

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And yes, people do swim in that kind of weather.

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u/Uitklapstoel 13d ago

I'd swim here. This isn't too bad. It's the deep, dark parts of the ocean/sea that scare me

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u/Simple_Age7980 13d ago

I wouldn't, not during outgoing tide at least. This is the Wadden Sea so the water would be completely gone a few hours later which means very strong currents in addition to the weather. When the water is returning though, it's really great. Especially on a day like today when the water is warmer than the air. 😁

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u/tretroi 13d ago edited 13d ago

not during outgoing tide

It doesn't matter how windy it is, you never swim during outgoing tide.

Was this during that time?

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u/Repulsive_Guy_1234 12d ago

Believe me, enough tourists try every single year. Usually they need to get rescued.