Swim trunks and rash guards are your friends.

Yes—there are plenty of good options. The trick is mixing and matching pieces that work with your body and your comfort level, not chasing some “trans-specific” brand.

Most people find that combining men’s swim trunks (the ones with the built-in mesh liner) with a high-waisted bikini bottom or compression shorts underneath gives you the coverage and shape you want. On top, a rash guard or a swim tank hides binding tape or a binder, and it also protects against sunburn. If you need more chest support, look for swim tops designed for trans men—there are a few dedicated brands (like Underworks or gc2b) that sell binders made for water.

For feminine-presenting non-binary folks: swim dresses or one-piece suits with shorts layered over them work well. And honestly, a simple T-shirt and board shorts is always in style if all else fails.

The key is trying things on in store or ordering from places with good return policies. Gender-neutral swimwear exists now (TomboyX, Outplay, etc.), but you don’t need a special label. Just find what doesn’t give you dysphoria and lets you get in the water.

Don’t let the search paralyze you. You’re allowed to look like a tourist in a Hawaiian shirt if that’s what gets you to the beach.