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What is a rip current?

A narrow current moving away from shore.

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  1. A tide that rises fast
  2. A narrow current moving away from shore ✔
  3. A wave that pulls you under

Why: A rip is a strong, narrow current that moves directly away from the shore.

Huh, didn't know that: A rip is a strong, narrow current that moves directly away from the shore.

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Answer: A narrow current moving away from shore. A rip is a strong, narrow current that moves directly away from the shore.

  1. Rip current en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rip_current
    A rip is a strong, localized, and narrow current of water that moves directly away from the shore
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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