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 Central Florida Atlantic beaches. —

Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024 They were never taught to float, never taught about rip currents. —

Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024 The hurricane will bring a high risk of life-threatening rip currents and high surf with big breaking waves along Gulf Coast beaches from Corpus Christi to southward along the Florida peninsula through the Veterans Day weekend, National Weather Service offices warned on Friday. —

Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024 These swells, from east to west, are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. —

Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rip current