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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