The most important 2 and a half minute video you may ever watch. Recognising rips.
Rips. Rip Currents. Undertow. What is it, how does it occur, how to recognise it, and what to do and more importantly what not to do if you are caught in a rip. Watch it. I take no credit for this video. Produced by Surf Life Saving Australia.
How to survive being caught in a rip
Beach Safety
Rips in Big Wave Bay. The one on the left is a constant sweep left then out, on a bigger swell, the one on the right can pop out anywhere, but stronger in the position illustrated. Look out for sand colored water.