07/04/2024
Rip tide information.
In this National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration image (not taken at the national seashore) harmless green dye shows a rip current. Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water common along the East, Gulf, and West coasts of the U.S., and the shores of the Great Lakes. Moving at speeds of up to eight feet per second, rip currents can move faster than an Olympic swimmer.
Know how to break the grip of the rip! If caught in a rip current:
⚠️ Remain calm to conserve energy and think clearly.
⚠️ Don't fight the current. Swim out in a direction parallel to the shoreline. When you're out, swim towards the shore.
⚠️ If you cannot reach the shore, draw attention to yourself by waving your arms and yelling for help.
⚠️ If you see someone in trouble - get help.
Stay safe at the beach this summer https://www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/beachsafe.htm
Image courtesy NOAA
