Did Ja Know?
June 2004
by Sea Grant Staff
In some cases, rip currents have been measured as fast as 8 feet per second. This is faster than an Olympic swimmer can swim a 50-meter sprint.
Source: NOAA Sea Grant Office
In some cases, rip currents have been measured as fast as 8 feet per second. This is faster than an Olympic swimmer can swim a 50-meter sprint.
Source: NOAA Sea Grant Office
