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NOAA National Weather Service - Rip Current Safety

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Learn To Be Wave Safe

As soon as school's out nothing beats the excitement and fun of ocean waves, beaches and friends. Respecting the ocean along with knowing how to read the waves and weather will keep every visit safe and fun.

Join me in the Ocean Today Wave Safe Series as we visit the country's favorite shorelines and share what you need to know to protect yourself and others when waves become dangerous.

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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