Is it warmer by the beach?

Through the spring and summer months, inland or land-locked areas are notoriously warmer than coastal areas, whilst during the autumn and winter, the opposite is true. This is because of something called specific heat capacity, which is the amount of heat a material is capable of holding.



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When the land heats up, the air above it heats up as well. On the other hand, the ocean heats up and cools down relatively slowly. Therefore, areas near the ocean generally stay cooler during the day and have a more moderate temperature range than inland areas.

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The smell of the ocean breeze also contributes to your soothed state, which may have something to do with the negative ions in the air that you're breathing in.

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Hot Water Beach in the Coromandel in New Zealand has hot water that reaches up to 64 degrees C. It's not the water in the sea, however, but the water that bubbles up through the sand from the geothermal springs.

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Sea air, which contains iodine, salt, and magnesium, encourages respiratory health and can reduce the symptoms of asthma, promote respiratory health, improve allergies and skin problems, and stimulate the immune system.

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That's right – taking a dip in the sea is actually good for your skin. One of the most common benefits of salt water on skin is exfoliation. A swim in the ocean allows the salt to scrub away dead skin cells and open the pores. There aren't many all over natural ways of exfoliating, so lap it up.

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Mental Well-being One of the simplest examples comes from sitting on the shore and listening to the waves. It's been claimed that combining rhythmic crashing waves and proximity to the natural world helps us achieve a meditative state, which can help reduce stress, and increase relaxation and happiness.

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There's no real optimal temperature, but many people feel “comfortable” swimming in water that is 70° to 78° Fahrenheit.

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