Want to know how to recognise a rip tide before getting into the water at the beach? Here are five telltale signs of one...

Rip currents are powerful channels of fast-moving water that extend from the shoreline into deeper waters, can pose a ...

A breakthrough innovation in rip current forecasting is expected to help Cape Town beachgoers and lifeguards anticipate ...

"Look for where the waves are breaking consistently, then look to each side where they do not break consistently. Those areas are rip currents," Life Saving Victoria's Liam Krige said. Other key ...

High risk of rip currents are expected through Wednesday morning. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from ...

Swimmers were advised against entering the ocean in several counties in coastal Alabama and the Florida panhandle.

Why have ocean conditions been so dangerous lately? Also, what to know about rip currents, and how first responders prepare ...

"Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet for northwest facing beaches with dangerous rip currents," the advisory said. "There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and ...

NWS Jacksonville FL issues a rip current statement on Tuesday November 12th for Camden County until November 14th. Check back here for updates.

While it is not expected to directly impact the U.S., Hurricane Rafael is causing life-threatening rip current conditions ...