Is My Apple Watch Waterproof? How to Find Out if You Can Wear It While Swimming
Published on: 2025-06-10 18:00:05
The Apple Watch is a versatile multipurpose wearable designed for all kinds of environments, but that doesn't exactly make the wearable waterproof. All current Apple Watch models are at least water-resistant, but it's important to know how well it can resist water in order to keep it in working condition.
Generally every Apple Watch -- dating as far back as the original 2015 model -- can survive a little rain or a spilled drink. But there are differences regarding whether you should wear it in the shower, in a swimming pool or when doing a more intensive activity like scuba diving or water skiing.
We'll help you figure out just how water-resistant your Apple Watch is, along with any other precautions you might want to take to keep it in good shape.
The Apple Watch Ultra can be used in deeper water while scuba diving. Eryn Brydon/CNET
How water-resistant is it?
The harsh truth is this: No Apple Watch is 100% waterproof. However, Apple Watches are water-resistant to various degrees:
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