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 moderate risk of dangerous rip currents at all area beaches. —

Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025 As a series of winter storms slammed California’s coast with powerful rip currents and towering waves, part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed on Monday, plunging two contractors and a city employee into the water. —

Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024 Choppy seas are also keeping the rip current risk high for many beaches in Georgia and Florida's east coast. —

Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2024 There is a high risk of rip currents at area beaches and a small craft advisory for Atlantic waters. —

Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rip current