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Can You Swim with Galaxy Watch 5 Pro?

Yes, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is fully waterproof for swimming with 5ATM + IP68 water resistance—rated for pool swimming, ocean swimming, and water sports.


Water Resistance Rating

RatingProtection
5ATM50 meters (165 feet) depth
IP68Complete dust and water sealing
MIL-STD-810HMilitary water immersion testing

The titanium case is naturally corrosion-resistant, making it ideal for saltwater swimming.


Safe Activities

Approved:

  • Pool lap swimming
  • Ocean beach swimming
  • Snorkeling (surface)
  • Kayaking, paddleboarding
  • Showering, rain

Not recommended:

  • Scuba diving (exceeds 50m rating)
  • Hot tubs, saunas (heat damages seals)
  • High-pressure water jets

Water Lock Mode

Enable before swimming:

  1. Swipe down from watch face
  2. Tap Water Lock icon (water droplet)
  3. Screen locks to prevent water-triggered touches

Disable after swimming:

  1. Rotate bezel clockwise continuously
  2. Watch vibrates and ejects water from speaker
  3. Screen unlocks

Swim Tracking Features

Pool swimming:

  • Automatic lap counting
  • Stroke detection (freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly)
  • SWOLF score (efficiency metric)
  • Pace and distance tracking

Open water:

  • GPS route tracking
  • Distance via GPS
  • Pace and duration

Set pool length in Samsung Health Exercise Swimming Settings for accurate distance tracking.


After Swimming Care

  1. Rinse with fresh water immediately after saltwater or chlorine
  2. Dry completely with soft cloth
  3. Clean charging contacts to remove residue
  4. Avoid charging while wet—wait 1-2 hours to dry

Titanium Advantage

Titanium doesn't corrode in saltwater—superior to aluminum or stainless steel for ocean swimmers and beach activities.


See Also: Water Resistance|Battery Life