Rip Currents
Definition: A strong channel of water flowing towards the sea from being near the shore.
Typical flow is at 1-2 feet per second, and can be as fast as 8 feet per second, which is faster than any human swimmer. They can move to different locations on beach break. They can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including oceans, seas, and large lakes.
Typical flow is at 1-2 feet per second, and can be as fast as 8 feet per second, which is faster than any human swimmer. They can move to different locations on beach break. They can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including oceans, seas, and large lakes.