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 rip currents at all area beaches. —

Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025 Additionally, a rip current statement is in effect until 7:00 PM EST for several coastal areas, including Pinellas and Coastal Hillsborough counties. —

Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Danger also will loom at the Northern California beaches, where waves could reach as high as 20 feet and sneaker waves and rip currents will be in abundance, according to the weather service. —

Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025 Although Alberto did not make landfall in the U.S., a 17-year-old died after being caught in a rip current off Galveston, Texas, the hurricane center said. —

Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rip current