Its official Unicode name is water wave, filed under weather in the travel & places group. Keyboards find it when you search for “nature”, “ocean”, “surf”, “surfer”, “surfing”, “water”.
Paste the message you got (or want to send). AI reads the emoji in context and explains the likely tone. Don’t include names or private details.
Questions
What does the water wave emoji mean?
🌊 is the water wave emoji, part of the “weather” set in travel & places. It is used for nature, ocean, surf, surfer, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the water wave emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste 🌊 anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “nature”.
When was the water wave emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.6, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.
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water wave + slightly frowning face
water wave + face savoring food
water wave + face blowing a kiss
water wave + smiling face with halo