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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There is a high risk of dangerous rip currents at all Central Florida Atlantic beaches.
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Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Although there is a dangerous high risk of rip currents along the Atlantic beaches, there are no alerts or advisories for boaters along the Atlantic waters or Keys waters.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The weather service issued a high-surf advisory for Ventura County beaches Monday morning because of large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
If in a new area, check with locals to find out about rip currents and sea life.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Although there is a dangerous high risk of rip currents along the Atlantic beaches, there are no alerts or advisories for boaters along the Atlantic waters or Keys waters.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The weather service issued a high-surf advisory for Ventura County beaches Monday morning because of large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
If in a new area, check with locals to find out about rip currents and sea life.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Rip current.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20current. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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