rip current
noun
: a strong usually narrow surface current flowing outward from a shore that results from the return flow of waves and wind-driven water
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that rip currents can reach speeds as high as 8 feet per second.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Even so, rough surf and rip currents could spread along the US East Coast next week.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Safeguarding beachgoers requires vigilant work and the City Council recently honored the three Laguna Beach lifeguards who, with the assistance of three teenage surfers, rescued the woman who was caught in a rip current and swept 20 yards out to sea off Treasure Island.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Even so, rough surf and rip currents could spread along the US East Coast next week.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Safeguarding beachgoers requires vigilant work and the City Council recently honored the three Laguna Beach lifeguards who, with the assistance of three teenage surfers, rescued the woman who was caught in a rip current and swept 20 yards out to sea off Treasure Island.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Rip current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20current. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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