The main danger of this current is that it occurs very close to the shore. So you might, as you go into the water, suddenly find yourself in the midst of an insidious whirlpool.

You should STOP if:

A strip of turbulent water appears perpendicular to the shore;
A patch of water near the shore is different in colour from the rest of the surface water;
Foam is quickly flowing away from the shore into the sea;
There are waves all along the shore, except for one section, that could be several feet in length.

Still, if you happen to get caught in a rip current, you need to know what to do: you shouldn’t try to swim against it. Instead, keep swimming parallel to the shore until you manage to get out of the area. Alternatively, call for help immediately.

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