Welcome to the punniest place on the internet. If you love swimming and enjoy a good laugh, you’re in for a treat.
Our collection of swimming puns is sure to make a splash and leave you floating on a wave of giggles.
Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or just dip your toes in the water occasionally, these puns will have you diving into laughter.
So, put on your swim cap and goggles, and let’s dive into a sea of fun.
Swimming Puns – Top Picks
- Why did the swimmer wear two swimsuits? In case he got a hole in one!
- Why did the swimmer wear a bow tie to the pool? He wanted to make a big splash!
- I tried to swim across a pool of caramel, but it was a sticky situation!
- How do swimmers clean their pool? With a pool skimmer!
- What’s a shark’s favorite stroke? The shark-stroke!
- How can you tell if a swimmer is tired? They start to be a little swim-barrassed!
- How does a seal get ready for a swim? It puts on its seal-skin suit!
- What’s the best type of stroke for a pirate to use? The butterfly stroke!
- What did the swimmer say to the lifeguard? “You’re shore doing a great job!”
- What do you call a swimming competition between two snails? A slow-motion race!
- What did the lifeguard say when he saw a group of ducks swimming in the pool? “Quack, quack out of the pool!”
- Why did the lifeguard bring a boomerang to the pool? Just in case he needed to throw a life preserver!
- What do you call a swimmer who has a phobia of water? A pool-nophobic!
- Why did the swimmer cross the pool? To get to the other tide!
- What do you call a fish that practices underwater ballet? A water-dancer!
- What do you call a fish that’s good at math? A smart swimmer!
- How many swimmers does it take to change a light bulb? Just one, but they have to go back and forth a few times!
- Why did the pond get mad at the pool? Because it was feeling overshadowed!
- Why did the swimmer bring string to the pool? In case they needed to tie the knot!
- How do swimmers communicate underwater? They use sign flippers!
- Why did the swimmer bring a towel to the pool? Because he didn’t want to be all wet!
- What did the swimmer say when he was feeling lonely? “I need to get a float-mate!”
- Why don’t sharks like to eat swimmers? They’re afraid they’ll get cramps!
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One Liner Swimming Puns
- Life is short – start with the deep end.
- I was feeling really stressed, so I decided to go for a swim. It was very relaxing, until I saw the shark.
- The butterfly is the best insect swimmer, obviously!
- Swimming in cold water gives me goosebumps. But swimming in hot water is just plain uncomfortable.
- In a world full of people, be a mermaid.
- I prefer swimming in saltwater since I am allergic to pepper.
- I never go to swimmers’ parties because they have pool noodles.
- I got a speeding ticket while swimming. I was going too crabby.
- The judges were swimpressed with my breaststroke ability.
- The only bad swim is the one you didn’t take.
- Swimming is a great full-body workout, especially if you’re constantly being chased by a swarm of bees.
- Swimming has taught me that not everything that floats is a good idea.
- If life gives you lemons, throw them in the pool and go for a swim.
- A swim a day keeps the doctor away… or at least cools you off after a hot day.
- Classical musicians prefer the Bach stroke while swimming.
- I tried to impress my crush by diving into the pool with a double-backflip. But let’s just say our first date was at the hospital.
- Everybody tries to make a big splash by diving deep into conspiracy theory.
- After I hit rock bottom, I had to give up scuba diving as a hobby.
- Swimming is a great workout – especially for your elbows!
- My therapist suggested I try swimming with sharks to conquer my fears. Needless to say, I need a new therapist.
- A pool party without cannonballs is like a circus without clowns.
- This summer is going swimmingly.
- Swimming – because walking on water is just too hard.
- Sharing swimming puns at summer pool party’s is ideal to have pun in the sun.
- Some people are born to swim. Others are just good at doggy paddling.
- A bad day at the pool is better than a good day at work.
- A fish out of water is like a human on a treadmill – a whole lot of effort, but not going anywhere.
- A day without swimming is like a day without sunshine… unless it’s raining.
- My swim instructor told us to do pool-ups every day.
- The lifeguard told me I wasn’t allowed to bring my dog into the pool. But I just wanted him to fetch me a drink.
- A pool without water is like a library without books.
- I thought about joining the synchronized swimming team, but I can’t even coordinate my own two arms.
- You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy a pool pass, and that’s pretty close.
- Swimming is a great exercise. It’s a shame it takes so much effort to get into the pool.
- I never felt so low as when I went scuba diving.
- Did you know an elephant swims 20 miles a day? No wonder they carry trunks with them.
- My coach told me I needed to work on my speed. So I added coffee to my morning swim.
- I joined a swimming club, but it turns out they were just a bunch of dolphins in disguise.
- If at first you don’t succeed, try swimming instead.
- If at first you don’t succeed, try swimming.
- Sometimes swimming is challenging, and sometimes it is easy. It deep-ends.
- The hardest part of competitive swimming is trying to look graceful while gasping for air.
- This pool is impressive. Or should I say swim-pressive?
- Swimmers keep their money in the river bank.
- Why did the octopus refuse to swim in the deep end? Because it was a little too much to handle.
- I don’t always swim, but when I do, I prefer to have my towel nearby.
- No one likes the guy who pees in the pool.
- Casper enjoys swimming, in Lake Eerie.
- Life is better in a bikini.
- Did you hear about the pool that crossed the road? It just wanted to get to the other tide.
- Some people say I have a butterfly stroke, but really I just panic.
- Never trust a skinny lifeguard.
- Swimming – the only sport where drinking water while doing it is encouraged.
- I tried to swim the English Channel, but I got lost in the fog and ended up in France.
- The only thing better than a swim is a post-swim nap.
- A swim coach and dentist make an excellent pair because they both use drills.
- They say that swimming is an activity that can relax both the mind and body. But I’m pretty sure my mind is just trying to figure out how not to drown.
- My life splashed before my eyes after jumping off the side, where the pool was not deep enough to dive off.
- You should eat pasta if you wanna to swim fast.
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Q&A Swimming Puns
- Q: What kind of stroke can you use on toast? A: Butter-fly!
- Q: What do you call a fish who loves to swim? A: A true fin-atic!
- Q: Why did the watermelon want to be a swimmer? A: It wanted to be in the pool!
- Q: How do you make an octopus laugh? A: With ten-tickles!
- Q: What do you call it when a dolphin swims in a storm? A: A tempest in a teapot!
- Q: What did the shark say to his swimming instructor? A: Can I please have a little fin-ish!
- Q: Why was the fish sad? A: He found out he was just a drop in the ocean!
- Q: What did the grape do when it was thrown into the ocean? A: It became a raisin!
- Q: How does a dolphin call his friends? A: On his shell-phone!
- Q: What’s a shark’s favorite sport? A: Swim-ing!
- Q: Why do swimmers never have any money? A: They’re always in the swim and broke!
- Q: Why was the swimmer disqualified from the race? A: She dove into the shallow end!
- Q: What did the ocean say to the swimmer? A: Nothing, it just waved.
- Q: Why do swimmers never get cold? A: Because they’re always in their warm-up suits!
- Q: Why did the swimmer bring a ladder to the pool? A: To reach the high dive!
- Q: What do you call a funny fish? A: A jesterfish!
- Q: What’s a swimmer’s favorite type of music? A: H2O and the Blowfish!
- Q: What did the mermaid say to her teacher? A: Can I please have a red sea-pen?
- Q: Why did the lifeguard kick the elephants out of the pool? A: They kept dropping their trunks!
- Q: Why did the lifeguard kick the elephants out of the pool? A: They kept dropping their trunks!
- Q: What did the beach say when the tide came in? A: Long time no sea!
- Q: What do you call a frog who loves to swim? A: A tad-pool!
- Q: What did the ocean say to the swimmer? A: Nothing, it just waved!
- Q: Why couldn’t the lifeguard save the hippie? A: He was too far out, man!
- Q: Why do seagulls fly over the sea? A: Because if they flew over the bay, they’d be bagels!
Hilarious Swimming Jokes
- Did you hear about the scuba diver who fell out of the boat? He found it a bit off the deep end.
- I went to see a synchronized swimming show, but it was a bit out of sync for me.
- They say you should swim like a fish, but have you ever seen a fish do laps?
- “I’m hooked on swimming.” – Said by a passionate swimmer.
- How did the alligator become a champion swimmer? It had a killer stroke.
- I went swimming with my clothes on today, they said I was going against the ‘current’.
- “I’m just testing the waters.” – Said by someone who’s hesitant to try something.
- Why did the lifeguard kick the elephants out of the pool? Because they kept dropping their trunks!
- “I’m floating on cloud nine, or should I say, water nine?” – Said by a swimmer who’s feeling blissful.
- Why did the frog refuse to jump into the swimming pool? He was afraid he would croak!
- “I’m just trying to stay afloat.” – Said by a struggling swimmer.
- How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together.
- Why is it easy to float in a crowded pool? There’s too much buoy-ancy.
- “I’m going with the tide.” – Said by a flexible and easy-going swimmer.
- Swimming in a pool is like being a fish out of water.
- “The only stroke I know is the freestyle.” – Said by someone who’s not great at dancing.
- The water in the pool was so cold, I saw a polar bear wearing a swimsuit.
- “I’m all washed up.” – Said by a swimmer who’s finished their race or by someone exhausted from swimming.
- Did you know that oysters can swim? Yeah, they’re clam diggers.
- What do you get when you cross a fish with an elephant? Swimming trunks.
- Swimming in a pool is like being in a giant bathtub, except it’s socially acceptable to pee in it.
- “I’m just trying to soak up the sun and enjoy some pool time.” – Said by someone who loves lounging by the pool.
- Did you hear about the swimmer who went to the bakery? He got a new roll-stroke!
- Why did the pool builder start his own band? He wanted to make waves in the industry!
- What do you call a swimming pool full of money? A cash splash.
- What did the ocean say to the swimmer? Nothing, it just waved!
- “I can swim dolphin style.” – Said by someone who’s proud of their swimming skills.
- What do you call a shark who’s good at singing? A tuneful- fish!
- How did the swimmer make it across the pool without getting wet? He used a dry-stroke!
- I tried to do a cannonball into the shallow end of the pool, but all I got was a tummy splash.
- Did you hear about the lazy swimmer? He didn’t want to do laps, he just wanted to doze off!
- Why did the swimmer bring a ladder to the pool? To take a dip.
- Why don’t sharks go to the beach? They prefer to swim in schools.
- “A little chlorine never hurt nobody.” – Said by a swimmer who loves the smell of a pool.
- Why did the lifeguard take a brush to the pool party? To brush up on his strokes.
- What do you call a fish who is also a lifeguard? Aquaman!
- What did the fish say when he got a bad grade at swim school? “Oh, scale-lly!”
- “I’m just trying to keep my head above water.” – Said by a busy swimmer or someone who’s dealing with a lot.
- Why did the duck refuse to get in the water? It didn’t want to get its feathers wet.
- “I go with the flow.” – Said by a free-spirited swimmer.
- “I’m in my element.” – Said by a swimmer who feels at home in the water.
- Why couldn’t the tadpole understand algebra? It was too polliwog.
- Did you hear about the lifeguard who couldn’t save anyone? He just couldn’t get a grip!
- I’m so good at swimming, I can do the backstroke in my sleep.
- Did you hear about the swimmer who won an award? He was really floatin’ on cloud nine.
- Why couldn’t the fish enter the swimming competition? Because he was all out of scales!
- “Swimming is my water therapy.” – Said by a swimmer who finds peace in the water.
- What was the octopus wearing to swim practice? An octo-suit.
- How do fish get to school? They take the bussel.
- I joined a swim team, but there’s only one problem… I don’t know how to swim.
- “It’s time to dive into some fun.” – Said before jumping into the pool.
- “I’m like a fish out of water.” – Said by someone who feels out of place or uncomfortable.
- “Water you waiting for? Let’s jump in!” – Said to motivate someone to join you in the pool.
- What did the swimmer say to the lifeguard before jumping in? Don’t worry, I’m just taking the plunge.
- Why did the lifeguard bring a ladder to the pool? Because the diving board was already taken.
- Why couldn’t the bicycle go swimming? Because it was two-tired.
- Why did the swimmer wear boxing gloves in the pool? He was training for the splash boxing championship!
- Why couldn’t the turtle cross the swimming pool? Because it was shell-shocked.
- What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie? Sofishticated.
- I tried swimming in a sea of orange soda, but it was a Fanta sea.
- “I’m feeling buoyant today.” – Said by a swimmer who feels energized.
- “Let’s make a splash!” – Said before jumping into the pool with excitement.
- Why couldn’t the lifeguard save the drowning cat? He was feline pretty exhausted.
Swimming Malapropisms
- Diving bird instead of diving board
- Back stroked instead of Stabbed broke
- Pool partying instead of Fool partyping
- Pool noodle shenanigans instead of pool noodle races
- Swim suit instead of Suit swim
- Dive pies instead of Pie dives
- Streamline chart instead of streamline drill
- Butterfly fly instead of Fly buttler
- Freeload instead of freestyle
- Breastfrustrated instead of breaststroke
- Flip-turn table instead of flip-turn technique
- Training bra instead of training buoy
- Doggy paddock instead of doggy paddle
- Bathtubing instead of backstroke
- Paddle laddle instead of Laddle paddle
- Noodle bulb instead of noodle float
- Freestyle smile instead of Smile freestyle
- Floatilla instead of flotilla
- Breathicise instead of breathing exercises
- Pish splash instead of Splash pad
- Pool thinking instead of Cool pool
- Swimming lessons instead of Lessing swimsons
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- Lifeguard banter instead of Bandit laughter
- Doggy paddle instead of Poggy daddle
- Lapping turtle instead of lapping lane
- Butterchurn instead of butterfly kick
- Wave eater instead of Eave waiter
- Aquamarital arts instead of aquatic martial arts
- Noodle canoodle instead of Canoodle noodle
- Backswimming instead of backstroke
- Swimming in the pole instead of swimming in the pool
- Butterfly scramble instead of Scuttlefly bramble
- Goggle cobbler instead of Cobble goggler
- Swim coach instead of Coach swim
- Splash bash instead of Bash splash
- Sink or swim instead of sink or float
- Butterplate instead of butterfly
- Diving board instead of Biving doard
- Floatin’ bloaters instead of Boatin’ floaters
- Pool noodle instead of pull buoy
Knock Knock Swimming Puns
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Splish. Splish who? Splish, splash, let’s go for a swim and make a splash!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Goggles. Goggles who? Goggles be great if we went for a swim together!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Stroke. Stroke who? Stroke your way to a great time swimming!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Slide. Slide who? Slide into the pool and let’s swim!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Towel. Towel who? Towel us off after a fun day of swimming!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Wave. Wave who? Wave been waiting to tell you this pun!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Pool. Pool who? Pool yourself together and dive in!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Snorkel. Snorkel who? Snorkel up some fun and let’s go for a swim!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Dive. Dive who? Dive into the cool water and let’s swim!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Drown. Drown who? Drown yourself in some fun and come swimming with me!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Float. Float who? Float yourself in the water with me and let’s swim!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Water wings. Water wings who? Water wings you want to come swimming with me!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Olympic. Olympic who? Olympic for a reason – let’s go for a swim!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Flip. Flip who? Flip over to the pool and let’s swim!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cannonball. Cannonball who? Cannonball into the pool and let’s swim!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Pool. Pool who? Pool me in for some swimming, please!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Deep end. Deep end who? Deep end of the pool, deep end of the fun!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Swimwear. Swimwear who? Swimwear the answer to having a good time!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Water. Water who? Water you waiting for? Let’s go swimming!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Paddle. Paddle who? Paddle on over to the pool and let’s swim!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Mermaid. Mermaid who? Mermaid for each other, let’s go swimming!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Swim. Swim who? Swim like a fish and let’s have a splash-tastic time!
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Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our collection of swimming puns and had a good laugh along the way.
Just like a refreshing swim on a hot day, a good pun can brighten your mood and add a splash of fun to your routine.
Keep these puns in your back pocket for your next pool party or swim meet, and you’ll be sure to make a big splash with your friends.
Remember, laughter is the best aid, so keep smiling and swimming.