The differences between rip currents, undertows and rip tides

There are three main dangerous ocean currents. Rip currents, undertows and rip tides are very frequent in the majority of the beaches and coastal regions. Learn how to survive them. Surfers know currents. They’ve already been dragged by a strong current or channel. However, can we evaluate distinct dangers and act accordingly? How do we […]

Image oceancurrents.jpg

There are three main dangerous ocean currents. Rip currents, undertows and rip tides are very frequent in the majority of the beaches and coastal regions. Learn how to survive them. Surfers know currents. They’ve already been dragged by a strong current or channel. However, can we evaluate distinct dangers and act accordingly? How do we get back to the beach, and when should we know something’s not right? The Eastern Long Island Coastal Conservation Alliance (ELICCA) has detailed the differences between these natural phenomenon beach hazards. Let’s see:

View post:
The differences between rip currents, undertows and rip tides

, , , , , , , , , , ,

Comments are closed.
Scroll Up