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How to Spot a Rip Current

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How to Spot a Rip Current

4,269,330 views November 4, 2016 2:32

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ChannelSurf Life Saving Australia

In brief

You’ll learn to identify rip currents at the beach by recognizing key visual clues—like darker water, fewer breaking waves, or debris flowing outward. This quick guide helps swimmers and beachgoers stay safer in the water.

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Rips are complex, can quickly change shape and location, and at times, are difficult to see. The things to look for are deeper, dark-coloured water; fewer breaking waves; a rippled surface surrounded by smooth waters; and anything floating out to sea or foamy, discoloured, sandy, water flowing out beyond the waves. Rips don’t always show all of these signs at once. Can you spot a rip?

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Surf Life Saving Australia published this 2:32 video tutorial on November 4, 2016. It has been watched 4,269,330 times on YouTube.

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2:32
Published
November 4, 2016
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