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A rip tide, or riptide, is a strong offshore current that is caused by the tide pulling water through an inlet along a barrier beach, at a lagoon or inland marina where tide water flows steadily out to sea during ebb tide. It is a strong tidal flow of water within estuaries and other enclosed tidal areas. The riptides become the strongest where ...
The National Weather service is warning that Hurricane Lee may generate dangerously large surf and rip currents along the Myrtle Beach coast. Here’s how to stay safe on the beach this week.
The excess water flows out at a right angle to the beach, in a tight current called the "neck" of the rip. The "neck" is where the flow is most rapid. When the water in the rip current reaches outside of the lines of breaking waves, the flow disperses sideways, loses power, and dissipates in what is known as the "head" of the rip.
As Independence Day approaches and beach season is in full swing, one of the biggest dangers to beachgoers are rip currents. About 100 Americans die from rip currents every year, according to the ...
For Myrtle Beach, National Weather Service forecaster Reid Hawkimf said the worst effects will be on the beach, with strong rip currents and slight coastal flooding during high tide expected on ...
Often referred to as rip tides or undercurrents, these potentially dangerous currents often occur on the nicer days after a storm. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: ...
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In North Myrtle Beach, 20 man o’ wars were spotted in one week. Here’s what to expect on the beaches for the holiday weekend. Sharks, jellyfish and rip currents, oh my!