101 Amazing Ocean Tattoo Ideas That Will Blow Your Mind!

by Jamie Wilson
Ocean Tattooss

Reviewed & updated: October 19, 2022 by Jamie Wilson BA

Water themed tattoos are perfect for men who love the Summer season, and who are into cool and amazing blue inspired tattoos. If you are a fan of color and you want to rock something bright this Summer season, you will love our 13 ocean inspired tattoos.

What Does The Ocean Tattoo Mean?

The ocean can symbolize power, mystery, as well as hope and truth. Are you someone who likes freedom, as well as color inspired tattoos? The ocean symbols will suit you!

Top 13 Ocean Tattoos

1. Ocean Wave Tattoos

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Are you a fan of tiny tattoos? People who love geometrical designs, as well as wave and ocean tattoo designs, will like this forearm placement. Black ink is the best choice for similar minimalistic tattoos.

2. Water Tattoos Mermaid Tattoo Design

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@blvkhvnd via Instagram – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Do you like cool yet feminine ink? Do you still believe in mermaids? They are mystical creatures that not that many tattoo artists can do with ease. Make sure you book a trustworthy tattoo artist if this is your design.

3. Underwater Tattoos Awesome Back Tattoo

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@deanocook via Instagram – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Do you enjoy larger tattoos? This one is a piece of art. From time to time it is good to switch up the size of your tattoo. If you are a fan of body ink, this large back piece will suit you.

4. Wave Tattoo Simple And Small 

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@kenny7tattoo via Instagram – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

This wave tattoo is perfect for your arm or your forearm. This is a small wave tattoo, perfect if you want to get the process done quickly and easily. Meaning of a wave tattoo? A wave stands for hidden emotions, secrets, as well as celebrations! If this sounds like something down your alley – why not get this ink?

5. Bright Sea Tattoos Sleeves 

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@diegoroart via Instagram – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Are you a fan of bright ink? This incredibly large body art will suit men who need a sleeve tattoo idea. You can decorate your sleeve with many different ocean symbols, just make sure you have patience with achieving this cute and large design. 

6. Ocean Tattoo Ideas On Leg

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@inksterchad via Instagram – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Leg tattoos do not hurt a lot. However, this larger piece will take some of your time. If you are on a search for the perfect upper leg tattoo – this ocean inspo will suit you.

7. Shark Tattoo Design 

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Are you a fan of sharks? Maybe you like scary shark inspired movies? If so, this ocean creature is for you! Place this body art on your arm or your leg. Colorful ink once paired along with this black ink will look amazing.

8. Ocean Tattoo Ideas Mermaid Image

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Shoulder tattoos or a sleeve ocean tattoo will take 5+ hours to get. You can get a lot of different tattoos in time and add-on to the design. A ship, a mermaid, an octopus, as well as an anchor, can all make sense! Go slow and steady and finish off your beach tattoo sleeve!

9. Beautiful Sea Tattoo Surfer Designs

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This beautiful bright chest piece will look mesmerizing! Do you like brighter as well as attention-seeking designs? This black & orange color combo looks amazing, also amazing for guys who work-out and have a larger chest.

10. Small Beach Tattoos On Arm

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@peachiewalker via Instagram – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Small ocean tattoos can look mesmerizing once done in color! Do you like tropical destinations? If so, make sure you place this tattoo on your arm. Precise and clean lines will make the tattoo even more realistic looking.

11. Ocean Tattoos Turtle Tattoo Design

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Turtles symbolize peace, as well as the state of staying grounded. Guys who like bright, large as well as noticeable tattoos will adore this leg tattoo! 

12. Water Symbol Tattoo Geometrical Design

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@passagetattooandpiercing via Instagram – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

This wrist tattoo is for men who like geometrical pieces, as well as tattoos that stand out in a unique way. The ocean, wave, as well as the sun symbol, look amazing in watercolor ink, and the design itself won’t take too much time to get.

13. Ocean Themed Sleeve Tattoos

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This ocean tattoo is very bright, large, as well as perfect for men who have a trustworthy tattoo artist. It will take time to achieve this design, so pay close attention to details, and book an amazing artist.

On That Note

So, what do you think of these designs? Share your thoughts and opinions with us, and let us know which ocean tattoo is your favorite!

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