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Safety Tips - High rip current risk

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April 25, 2025

Safety Tips
High rip current risk

If you're headed to the beach, safety should be your top priority when getting into the water. Here are some tips for staying safe from rip currents.

Rip currents are strong channels of water flowing from near the coast out past the surf zone that can pull the strongest swimmer well offshore. Rip currents can form at any time of the year and during hurricane season, especially peak hurricane season, rip currents can become more common as the tropical systems approach or pass the coastline, bringing strong winds and wave activity.

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First, check the flags before entering the water. If you see double red flags, stay out of the water! Yellow flags mean moderate surf and currents, while single red flags mean high surf and currents. If you aren't sure whether it's safe to get in the water, ask a lifeguard before heading in.

Here are a few safety tips in case you are ever caught in a rip current:

  • Do not panic.
  • Do not try to swim back to the coast; you'll be swimming against a strong current and will become tired quickly.
  • The current will become weaker as it moves offshore. Swim parallel to the coast.
  • Once out of the current, you can swim back towards the shore.
Mary Mays
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