Thank you for your question, and good luck. Sincerely, Ms. Ears. Not all earwax is the same. Another name for earwax is cerumen. It often bothers me for hours after I leave the water.
Water can be a problem in many peoples ears.
If drying your ears after swimming does not provide enough relief, you might want to consider swim plugs. These are custom made plugs just for your ears that would keep the water out. Many people use them and find them comfortable and effective for keeping ears dry. Contact your local hearing health care provider as these should be custom fit. Sincerely, Ms. Ears.