[OBfishguy]

I have tubed plenty in the salt, it sucks you realy start to feel like a cherio in a very big cereal bowl, that said when conditions permit it is better than not fishing. the current and wind should be taken into consideration as to where you can launch and then return without fighting the ocean the entire time, at beach breaks you can use the rip currents and keep going in circles only kicking to get into the current and then letting the wind push you back,
for saftey I always wear a wet suit and swim fins that I can bail the tube and swim if needed, anchors and life jackets are also a must in the ocean
dont be scared, just be carful
good luck