Rip current - Wikipedia
WEBA rip current (or just rip) is a specific type of water current that can occur near beaches where waves break. A rip is a strong, localized, and narrow current of water that moves directly away from the shore by cutting through the lines of breaking waves, like a river flowing out to sea.
What is a rip current? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
WEBJun 16, 2024 · Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that are prevalent along the East, Gulf, and West coasts of the U.S., as well as along the shores of the Great Lakes. Moving at speeds of up to eight feet per second, rip currents can move faster than an Olympic swimmer.
How to Avoid Getting Caught in a Rip Current - National Weather …
WEBHelp others stay safe with our Rip Current Toolkit! Watch Dr. Greg Dusek discuss rip current awareness. Check water conditions before going in by looking at the local beach forecast before you leave for the beach and talking to the lifeguard at the beach. Only swim at a beach with lifeguards. The chances of drowning at a beach with lifeguards ...
What causes a rip current—and how can you spot one? - National …
WEBJul 3, 2024 · Rip currents are strong channels of water flowing away from the beach that typically form at breaks in the sand bar. They are caused by waves approaching the coastline straight on with nowhere...
Rip Currents - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
WEBSep 19, 2024 · Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves. Rip currents can occur at any beach …
Handling waves and currents: How to stay safe in the water
WEBJun 26, 2024 · Knowing the dangers of rip currents and other beach and water-related hazards could save your life. NWS provides informative articles, graphics and videos on the web, as well as in-person rip current safety information …
Rip Current Safety - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
WEBJul 11, 2023 · Rip Current Safety. National Weather Service and National Sea Grant Program, in partnership with the United States Lifesaving Association, are working together to raise awareness about the dangers of rip currents and how to protect yourself.
rip current - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · A rip current is a strong flow of water running from a beach back to the open ocean, sea, or lake. They can be more than 45 meters (150 feet) wide, but most are less than 9 meters (30 feet). They can move at 8 kilometers (5 miles) per hour. Rip currents are one of the most dangerous natural hazards in the world.
Rip Current: Protect Yourself to Save Others - National Oceanic …
WEBRip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that are prevalent along the East, Gulf, and West coasts of the U.S., as well as along the shores of the Great Lakes. Moving at speeds of up to eight feet per second, rip currents can move faster than an Olympic swimmer.
Rip Current Science - National Weather Service
WEBRip currents are strong, narrow, seaward flows of water that extend from close to the shoreline to outside of the surf zone. They are found on almost any beach with breaking waves and act as “rivers of the sea,” moving sand, marine organisms, and other material offshore (see pictures below).