Never try to swim directly back to shore, but rather swim along the shoreline, perpendicular to the rip current until you escape the currents pull. When you no longer feel the current pulling you away from the shore, swim at an angle away from the current toward the shore. If at this p...
Sometimes rip currents end just beyond the line of breaking waves; however, they may continue to pull hundreds of metres offshore. Rip currents do not pull people under the water, they pull people away from shore. Why are Rip Currents Dangerous? Rip currents are dangerous because they can mo...
Rip currents can be hazardous in waves that are only modest, as low as 2 or 3 feet high, conditions that make the surf look tempting to wade into. Rip currents are particularly dangerous because they are difficult to identify, and the worst events can occur during otherwise good weather whe...
We hope this guide has helped you identify the different stages of an incoming wave. Try and stay calm when in the water. Wait long enough before paddling when you see an incoming wave. Avoid ending up too close to shore and getting hit by the wave when it is at stage C. Remember to...
Seen from a high vantage point such as a cliff above a beach, the contrast of intense white foam where waves are breaking versus the flat, dark waters of the rip current creates a characteristic pattern. In fact the same concept is used to identify rip c...
Seen from a high vantage point such as a cliff above a beach, the contrast of intense white foam wherewavesare breaking versus the flat, dark waters of the rip current creates a characteristic pattern. In fact the same concept is used to identify rip currents using automated camera systems....
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Choose the proper rubber for the conditions. I personally love the Ripcurl Flash Bomb series. Very warm and flexible. It’s always better to be a bit too warm than way too cold (no surprise there), but you don’t want to be wearing a 6/5/4 on a 15°C day. Also, I always bri...
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Data is also used in hydrodynamic models to predict currents, tides, water temperature, and other factors influencing wave quality. Additionally, bathymetry can be used to study the habitats of marine life, which can help identify zones where there's good surf and a healthy ecosystem. ...