Rip Currents around the world

Rip Currents around the world

Rip currents can be found on any beach with breaking waves and around the world they’re responsible for at least 80% of all beach rescues – that’s’ hundreds of thousands of people being pulled from the clutches of the sea.

In many nations about 8 out of every 10 people who drown on a beach, drown in a rip current - and in some countries that adds up to hundreds of lives every summer.

This makes rip currents the world’s number one beach safety hazard.

Watch these fascinating videos to learn how this serious public safety issue is being addressed by governments, communities and beach safety groups around the world.