Learn To Be Wave Safe

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Learn To Be Wave Safe

From New Jersey to American Samoa we have some of the most amazing beaches in the world.

In the Ocean Today Wave Safe series we have visited the country’s favorite shores to teach you about the unique waves and weather at each location so you can always be safe at your second home, favorite vacation spot or somewhere brand new for your family.

Fast Facts

Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that are prevalent along the East, Gulf, and West coasts of the U.S., as well as along the shores of the Great Lakes.

Moving at speeds of up to eight feet per second, rip currents can move faster than an Olympic swimmer.

Lifeguards rescue tens of thousands of people from rip currents in the U.S. every year, but it is estimated that 100 people are killed by rip currents annually. If caught in a rip current, don't fight it! Swim parallel to the shore and swim back to land at an angle.

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