Beach Riddles with Answers

I come in waves, but I’m not hello. I can crash or calm, and in me, you can go. What am I?

I’m hot, I’m bright, and help your tan. But don’t stare at me—I’m not a fan. What am I?

You build me with buckets, shape me with hand. I’m soft and golden, found on the land. What am I?

I have a shell, but I’m not a nut. I crawl on the sand and sometimes in a hut. What am I?

You wear me to swim, I cover your chest. I come in one or two—whatever fits best. What am I?

I’m soft and wide and keep you dry. You lie on me under the sky. What am I?

I ride the wind above the sea, pulling strings and flying free. What am I?

I’m small and colorful and found near the shore. Sometimes I whisper the ocean's roar. What am I?

I protect your eyes, reflect the light. You wear me when the sun is bright. What am I?

I’m cold and sweet, a summer treat. I melt fast in the sunny heat. What am I?