[Elves might swim naked, but generally hobbits don't swim at all. The closest Pippin had ever really gotten was splashing about in shallow pools with friends. Merry was the one who actually went swimming now and then, but he'd never actually dragged Pippin in with him.

So while the beach is lovely, he's just sitting on the sand with only his feet dipped in. But even then, he looks happy about it. He waves at the elf cheerfully.]

Legolas! Is it awfully cold all the way out there?