Why Water and Ghosts Go Hand-in-Hand
Water has always been steeped in mystery. The relationship with water runs deep in humans, and some feel it extends beyond this life. But what is it about bodies of water that seems to attract the unexplained -and how can you explore those phenomena safely and effectively?
The Connection Between Water & Spirits
Water holds symbolic and physical power in cultures worldwide. It’s life-giving. It’s ever-changing. It’s deep, dark, and unknown. This makes bodies of water ripe for ghost lore:
Transition Zones: Water is a boundary -between life and death, physical and spiritual. Many traditions see water as a bridge where spirits can linger.
Acoustics & Environment: Waterside environments (echoing shores, mist, crests and troughs) create natural sound distortions that might amplify EVPs or unexplained audio.
Historical Hotspots: Ships lost at sea, riverside tragedies, and waterfront homesteads all leave potent stories -and sometimes residual energy.
While science hasn’t confirmed spirits exist, hundreds of investigators report more anomalies -mysterious sounds, cold spots, unexplained EMF fluctuations -near water than in dry, inland locations. It is thought that water carries energy that allows spirits to communicate and exist on our side of the veil.
Top Gear for Paranormal Investigations Near Water
SB7 Spirit Box -Capture Voices Beyond the Veil
The SB7 Spirit Box remains a must-have for investigations near water. Why?
Real-time EVP scanning: It sweeps through radio frequencies quickly so spirits -if they’re inclined to respond -have more opportunities to communicate.
Dynamic sweep range: This helps isolate anomalous audio even in areas with environmental noise (waves, wind, boats, etc.).
Water-friendly investigations: Pair with a rugged portable speaker and stand back while collecting audio evidence by lakesides, riverbanks, or piers.
Tip: Conduct controlled sweeps during lulls in background noise (like early mornings or calm evenings) to help your recordings stand out.
EMF Meters -Detecting Magnetic Disturbances Near Water
Bodies of water can influence electromagnetic fields naturally -but that’s exactly why an EMF meter is critical. Strange spikes near normal aquatic EMF patterns can point to something unusual.
Recommended gear:
Digital 3-axis EMF meter: Tracks changes in all directions
Use alongside environmental baselines to distinguish between natural fluctuations and potential paranormal activity.
Temperature & Environmental Sensors
Water cools the air, especially at night -and paranormal phenomena are often linked with abrupt temperature changes.
Equip your team with:
Infrared thermometers
Digital weather meters
Thermal imagers
These help separate natural cool breezes from unexplained cold spots that sometimes correlate with spirit reports.
Investigation Tips for Waterside Sessions
Here’s how to get the most out of your paranormal research near water:
🔹 Survey the history first. Was there a shipwreck? A tragedy? A native legend? Context matters.
🔹 Set up gear early. Let EMF and thermal sensors establish baseline readings before you begin active sessions.
🔹 Record, don’t interrupt. Let natural sound roll -anomalies often show up later when reviewing footage or audio.
🔹 Use multiple devices at once. Cross-reference SB7 audio with EMF spikes and thermal shifts for compelling evidence.
