Making your first roblox water script for smooth swimming

If you've spent more than five minutes in Roblox Studio, you've probably realized that getting a roblox water script to feel just right is a lot harder than it looks. We've all seen the default terrain water—it's fine for some things, but it's heavy, sometimes glitchy, and doesn't always fit the aesthetic of a stylized or low-poly game. If you're trying to build a custom swimming pool, a stylized ocean, or even just a weird purple liquid that acts like water, you're going to have to get your hands dirty with some Luau. ...

February 16, 2026 · 7 min · Lorenzo Phung