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= Rip current
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A rip current, often referred to simply as a rip, is a strong, narrow channel of water that flows away from the shore. These currents can form when water from waves that break on the beach returns to the sea through a gap in the sandbars or along the beach. Rip currents can occur at any beach with breaking waves and can be particularly dangerous for swimmers and surfers due to their strong pull away from the shore.