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 northern Gulf Coast, including Florida, can expect high surf and dangerous rip currents. —

Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 There are hazardous surf and boating conditions, with a high risk of rip currents. —

Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024 Still, the storm is threatening to bring flooding rain, mudslides, damaging winds and dangerous surf and rip current conditions to Cuba, which is still reeling from the collapse of its electrical grid and Hurricane Oscar. —

Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 Longshore currents, rip currents and objects submerged in the water are yearlong hazards. —

Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rip current