Hi greensophie. my name is kimberly and i am new to this community. I like to interprete dreams(or least try anyways). I read your dream and came up with a possible meaning. Please feel free to let me know if I was off base or come pretty close. thanks.
The ocean dream is recurring because it occurs when you are feeling out of control. You are probably involved in a relationship at this time that is causing you to feel out of control. It could be a boss, teacher, boyfriend/girlfriend or very close family member. Only you know who it is. The only thing I will add about the person is you feel like this person is Holding you back. Hope I was of some help.