How to Spot a Rip Current

[@MidnightAssass1n]

its 6am and i haven't slept, but at least now I can spot rips

[@SirSaxy]

5:10am for me, lol. There are more people out there like me!

[@medjeds]

5:35 am ... ...

[@yhormthegiant6748]

5: 14

[@maddyoreilly3603]

STAHP 4:55 for me lol

[@henrym5908]

5:27AM lol

[@ciaranmcconville5446]

I had no concept of a Rip until I was caught in one aged 16 on vacation. I was a strong swimmer and very confident swimming anywhere. I was swimming about 50 yards from the shore, and stopped to take in the view. I saw a ship very far out and just floated looking at it for a minute or so. I then turned around to face the beach and I was about 100 yards out. I tried swimming back but just couldn't, and had no idea why. I started to panic and looked around frantically. I saw someone swimming comfortably about 50 yards to my left, and began swimming towards them. By the time I reached them I was edging on exhaustion, but still had about 60 yards to get back to shore. I didn't have the energy to swim normally, and had to lay on my back kicking to propel me towards the shore. Thankfully there was no Rip here and I was able to make it back. The thing that scared me the most was that no one had a clue. I explained to my family what had just happened, and they weren't even aware. It all happened so fast an no one was paying attention. If I hadn't seen that person swimming to my left, I would've died and probably never found. Never overestimate your strength, and never underestimate the sea. There is no forgiveness.

[@mjremy2605]

Very, very true. I had a similar experience. Very scary.

[@clockworkNate]

Dont worry, they probably would've found your body eventually.

[@LellyBird]

addition to this video when caught in a rip float and swim diagonally towards the side then swim back in once there is no more current you can feel or just sideways,I try not to go out to far on surf beaches but the beach in my town basically has none but we still go no further than chest deep cause the waters all murky so nothing really to see haha.

[@JojohnWick]

@@LellyBird just remain calm and conserve energy. Float and go with flow

[@joshua-jayechan5015]

you are not hawaiian, but glad you made it out alive

[@jeffspence6610]

Last time I went swimming in the ocean, I stayed clear of all of the arrows pointing outward towards the sea.

[@hajuice438]

Jeff Spence 😂😂 ikr how do we know if it is a rip tide

[@GalileanInvariance]

Jeff Spence: u r lucky ... I never can see the arrows in the water, so I have to listen for them instead.

[@yakigesher-zion7289]

Good idea

[@memequeen5157]

This needs more likes xD

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

When I'm sailing, I look for the numbers floating on the surface indicating depth like on my charts.

[@BlueGreyOM]

Greetings from Canada. I almost drowned when I got caught in a rip current in Nicaragua. An Aussie surfer saved my life. Ever since then I've become more respectful of the sea. I don't remember if I said "thank you" to my rescuer because I practically blacked out from exhaustion once I touched the beach. So thank you very much Aussie surfer . I"m here because of you.

[@arkb6444]

Wow! Do you still swim in the sea? Or did the experience leave you afraid of going back in to the sea?

[@AbrahamLincoln4]

Aussies are literally the guardians of the beach lol.

[@AbrahamLincoln4]

@@letmebe9826 bruh

[@AbrahamLincoln4]

@Glenn Beck bruh lol

[@whaaaaatyyyy]

Dumbass

[@kcc531]

This should be shown on every International flight arriving in Australia.

[@artieziff1732]

Totally agree.

[@artieziff1732]

@Jordan Lewis lol!

[@hellothere9262]

Should be shown everywhere or at least on any flight to a country with a beach. Im surprised 30% of people in Australia know what rip currents are or can spot them. In the US I can see that number being much smaller.

[@jilllazdane8861]

yes.. excellent educational video.

[@dyslexiusmaximus]

YES! so true

[@eionmark7424]

I call it the express lane when I'm surfing.

[@ImSaixe]

Lmao

[@nickbush3656]

Most people call it death row

[@bobagreen8668]

My friend calls it a little elevator because It’s a lot of work paddle out to the ocean and then ride the wave back.

[@DreamyAbaddon]

@@nickbush3656 lol Death row? Come on! Rip Currents are fun to ride. Saves you time and energy when you want to leave shore quicker and you can always ride the waves back to shore once you leave the rip current. It's really fun. Give it a shot! It's safe. Just don't be an idiot and swim against the current. 😉

[@BigManJay69]

Haha, I was actually thinking... if unlucky enough to get caught in a rip... best thing would be not to waste energy fighting against it, but to wait, and then try to swim to the side, out of it , no?

[@hughg10]

Last summer while swimming at a beach near LA I noticed a life guard waving us into shore. I was about 50-75 yards out, my daughter and Niece were between me and the beach, my brother and his son were behind me further out. As I started swimming towards my daughter and shore I realized he was calling us in due to a rip current. I continued towards shore but at an angle to the south. By the time I caught up with my daughter the life guard was signaling for us to swim straight south parallel to shore as the current had strengthened considerably. I was amazed at how quickly an extremely strong current developed. I am a strong swimmer and Scuba Diver. We would not have been able to make any progress towards shore had we not started swimming south. My first experience with a rip current and one I will never forget. Easy to understand how it could have turned into an emergency situation requiring assistance.

[@highlyfavored2434]

Wow so how are you supposed to bypass it when it gets to you? I cant imagine being able to know which direction to swim in the midst of it. Or do you just relax and swim in its direction or does it sweep you under?

[@lavendertease]

I'm so glad you're okay

[@firehazzard8497]

@@highlyfavored2434 Swim diagonal to the beach, but I'm not 100% sure so don't take my word for it.

[@alexmendez5875]

@@firehazzard8497 The rip current can manifest diagonally on the beach

[@matthewturner1080]

@@highlyfavored2434 swim at a right angle parallel to the beach and you will be out of the current in just a few swimming strokes or you can also just float out with the current it dissipates rather quickly then swim back at an angle. No matter what don't try and swim against it you will not be able to no matter how good of a swimmer you are. You will become exhausted and drown.

[@magicunicorn4070]

I got caught in a rip in Hawaii when I was 16. I was already doing a dumb thing by swimming alone on a deserted beach. I also didn't know how to spot a rip current. I tried swimming back to shore and found I couldn't --- I was going further out to sea. Then I realized it must be a rip, and remembered a magazine article I read when I was only 10 years old. It said to swim parallel to the beach until you were no longer being dragged out to sea, and THEN swim back to shore. Even then, my energy was spent and I still thought I was gonna drown. Then a big wave picked me up, rocketed me towards the shore, and slammed me into the sand on the beach. I went back to the hotel, took a shower and tried to get all the sand out of my ears and nose. I never did tell my parents.

[@christianriddler5063]

God sent that wave, be grateful.

[@Kyrious]

The diagonal rip currents can get you. You're very fortunate

[@christianriddler5063]

@GnuoyedC Why would he do that?

[@christianriddler5063]

@GnuoyedC To save his life.

[@aymanb7041]

@GnuoyedC Nah god only does the good things, the same as the political party you support

[@maggie1000]

Me: oh I see the rip *rip arrow pops up on the complete opposite side of where I was looking*

[@nayaleezy]

me: oh the whole beach is a rip

[@breecapalott5629]

😭😭😭righttt

[@gabe-po9yi]

I had been swimming since a child, taught and continued to be reminded of water safety throughout my life, including what to do if caught in a rip current. The first time I got caught in one it took me a second or two to realize fully what was happening. Although I knew about them, had been taught to swim sideways - I panicked. The instinct to get to shore was overpowering and that’s where I tried to head, thinking I could force my way through it. The tremendous effort to do so against that force of water exhausted me literally in less than a minute. Thankfully I was with a friend who called out to me to swim sideways as she began doing so herself. I was amazed at how easily I glided through the water. I was 30 years old at the time and had been a frequent swimmer since the age of 5. The second and last time it happened I quickly realized it and immediately and calmly began a sideways trek. I’m thankful I got a second chance. So many don’t.

[@tripedal2063]

I got stuck in one too it feels like someone is grabbing you by both legs so wierd lmao

[@nicnic9646]

Omg I'm glad you're safe!!!

[@gabe-po9yi]

Nic Nic Thank you. I’ve never been more scared in my life.

[@hassanfazi2829]

Today I was swimming at Tugan beach south of gold coast, and RIP got me in , I've never experienced this terrible situation, I tried to go straight Back to o the beach but it was not happening as I wasn't moving an inch, lucky I was swimming between flags and life gaurds got me and two other teenager girls out of water, that moment I understood the water pressure and how strong it is, I'm happy for you too , take care

[@RandomSwiftie13]

This happened to me too and I had no idea what rip tides and currents were but for a 15 year old I luckily at the time was smart enough to realize that I needed to swim side ways since I was not going forward swimming straight so I went sideways and then the waves pushed me towards the shore easily OOF I got lucky to get out of that situation.

[@jenniferw5095]

My parents always told us to watch out for the rip current at Lake Michigan but never explained what it was, how to spot it, and more importantly, how to get out of it. They are everywhere, not just in Australia. Thank you for more information.

[@Adam-qv2bd]

Those big lakes there are like mini oceans.

[@el-vee9412]

Isn't that in Chicago?

[@TheOfficialArthurMorgan]

@@el-vee9412 its not "in" Chicago, it touches the outskirts of it. And its massive. It borders Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana.

[@jwaxmcgeeg9706]

@@TheOfficialArthurMorgan and the upper peninsula

[@briarblack3938]

@@jwaxmcgeeg9706 no joke. Don't try swimming to the islands.

[@eccentricgamer4111]

*How to survive a rip current:* Step 1: Swim in a pool instead

[@tripedal2063]

Not funny people actually wanted information

[@dominationyt7834]

Amphibian bruh shut up

[@justinj2815]

Amphibian you must be fun at parties

[@jeongjeongmusic]

*removes ladder

[@conesinker_4209]

@@justinj2815 nah that joke was just shit

[@Bravedom]

Also remember, if you get caught in the rip tide make sure to swim perpendicular to the rip or parallel to the shore, don’t swim against the rip.

[@rollomaughfling380]

@BPJ Did you two not actually watch the video? Rips can run parallel to the shore. They can go in many directions.

[@neowolf09]

@@rollomaughfling380 true but what else do you do?

[@Dana21283]

@@rollomaughfling380 Yes but this is still your only option to get out of a rip… Stay calm. If you do go into another rip, let it take you, recover and then swim parallel further until it’s safe to come back. Stay calm.

[@Ghost-oq8fw]

@@Dana21283 cant you just let it take you out to sea? its not going to keep taking you out forever, eventually you will just lay there and then you can swim parallel until the rip is gone

[@Dana21283]

@@Ghost-oq8fw That... is what i said 😂

[@riverotter68]

would be nice if you did the video from the beach. Most people don't scan the beach with drones

[@cleberz8072]

I do

[@dorisleyba5916]

@maccajoe .... so then those of us who are novice are Doomed 😵

[@EchoBravo370]

just swim between the flags

[@wilfdarr]

The drone angle is better for learning: 3 times as hard to see what he's talking about from the shore line: probably why life guards have towers... if you don't have a good vantage point, you probably shouldn't be swimming.

[@samaraisnt]

@@wilfdarr We're learning how to spot them, drone footage isn't practical application unless you're a lifeguard... but not everyone identifying rips is a LG, everyone should know how to spot them. 🙄

[@Spacegoat92]

I got caught in a rip twice swimming at Byron Bay near the wreck when i was about 12/13 years old. It really sucked because at that age i didn't know what to look for, and there was a rather deep channel running out to sea where the rip was. It was especially strong at high tide. First time i got out pretty quick as i was closer to shore and was able to get good footing, but the second time, hell, i put my feet down and could only barely touch, and i could feel myself getting pulled out. My brother was off snorkeling around the wreck so he was no good to me, suddenly i remembered my swimming classes at school and my teacher telling us what to do if we ever got caught in a rip, so i started swimming across the rip. I remember thinking "If MIss Ranger could see me now!!!" I made it out of the channel then it was about waist deep and i walked out. Never went swimming there again.

[@BigDawg107]

🧢

[@VwapTrader]

@@BigDawg107 lol

[@murderstorys8372]

Darnell Babb no

[@johnlucas6683]

Miss Ranger would've been praising your ass for being a good student and actually listening.

[@Spacegoat92]

@@johnlucas6683 One of the very few times I actually paid attention in school. LoL

[@JiggyJiggy21]

The most dangerous things about the rip are when you realize the situation, either it was too late or you panic. I once caught in a rip on a beach. I was lucky since I noticed I was pulled out of the shore not too far away but far enough to notice. I lost all of energy in less than a minute because of panicking even though I swam sideway. It was a close call for me then I got anxiety about deep water every since.

[@commiesnzombies]

i will never forget being caught in a rip current in florida at age 11, it felt like a fast moving river along the ocean floor, could not even put my feet down to stand up, felt like i was being sucked out into the ocean at 90 miles an hour

[@randomgirlnamedblackpanda]

@@commiesnzombies This is what you signed up for by living in Florida.

[@anglophils645]

@@randomgirlnamedblackpandaIt can happen in any waters, not just Florida waters. And not just in open sea----it can happen in the Great Lakes, for example.

[@siobhanryan8849]

Thank you for posting this. I got caught in one earlier today, where a river joined the sea. I was very lucky. The pull of the deeper waters was extremely frightening. I went from almost walking in the water to being sucked out to sea. I thank my guardian angel and pure instinct to backcrawl at a right angle.

[@Jay-rp7qw]

😬😬😬 scary !

[@alexandradane3672]

I was taught how to identify a rip tide around the age of 5 years old , by my father an ex Royal Navy Officer whom fought at sea in the North Atlantic during the war . I think this is a very important video because not many people can know this unless demonstrated , And do NOT forget , that not all rip tides can be so easily identified - know where you swim , find out the nature of the sea movement and tides in your choice of place to swim. Salutes to this channel.

[@DarthKyber]

Good video. Something like this should be played at all the caravan parks and local shops in holiday towns. Used to watch entire families walk straight into rips with no idea trying to get away from the crowds down great ocean road all the time.

[@cleberz8072]

On the plus side, they probably got away from the crowds quickly

[@kripkethechameleonfriends4505]

The feeder current is a longshore. I think it will be helpful for the viewers to also get an actual land view as well as aerial when explaining since rips can be tough to spot while standing on the beach.. It is one of the reasons why lifeguard bench seats are elevated.

[@jamfilledjars]

Canadian here. During my training for both my Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate and Lifeguard certificate, there was a surprising amount of knowledge that was gained from them regarding rip currents and such. It's nice that they focused on it as much as they did, especially considering I live in a landlocked Province (Alberta). Whenever I go about visiting (or hopefully moving) to Australia, I'll make sure to keep it in mind. After all, the ocean is a cruel mistress, and its unfortunate to see so many people underestimate it.

[@Alby911]

This is why I never get out of the house, it's a crazy world we live in.

[@earthgirl22]

bongmistt so u don’t go to school ( if ur a kid ) or shopping , or party’s , or friends house ? Huh ? U don’t even out in ur garden or something, wow what kind of person is that..... 😒😒😒

[@madmaddox4255]

for school its called HOMESCHOOL ;)

[@fhood2011]

bongmist i think staying at home a lot is more dangerous

[@travv88]

Dude yea.

[@ezengondolkozom3700]

I'd rather die in a rip than just being in life. At least I can tell I did something..

[@veroniqueclemesha122]

This is a great video! Hopefully, it will help save lives, even if just one.

[@jameshutchinson3417]

Hardcore 94

[@mativettner2164]

Well said

[@greekatso]

I swim in Lake Michigan in the summer months and am a pretty good swimmer. One day a year or two ago, I went for a swim in a very strong current. I could feel myself getting pulled in a rip current, I was thrown about, my goggles went missing, and a few big waves pushed me closer to shore. Never underestimate the power of the water.

[@tyrmcasgard6439]

No addition to what to do if you are caught in one? 30 more seconds of information could save many more lives!

[@motherofpea4rll]

Swim parrelel to the shore

[@HelenaVanCity]

Stay calm and pray to whatever god you believe in. There's not much else you can do. LOL

[@hailthegummybears5638]

Tyr McAsgard swim parallel to the shore

[@jackparker4728]

The video is how to spot one

[@cleberz8072]

If you get caught in one, look for the red and yellow flags

[@doudymac]

My rule of thumb is whenever I get in the water I always make sure there are people further in than I am...😁

[@mjremy2605]

They may be out of the rip current, while you may be in it. Distance is not the key.

[@kidlucky1224]

I got caught in a rip, and here’s how I handled it. At the moment I realized I was stuck, I just turned my body parallel or slightly diagonal with the shore. Then, I’d swim into/away from the shore into an oncoming breaking wave ( Still sideways). Each wave would push me gradually closer. After each one, I tested my strength without using great bursts of energy. The first two tries, I knew I couldn’t overpower it. I waited for another push, and eventually knew I could beat it out. Also, to avoid getting pulled out...try planting and burying your feet from the current and lean in towards shore. It will at least slow you down from getting dragged to sea. Note, all these things depend on the beach. Some rips are obviously much stronger.

[@johnstroud60]

Thank you for the video. Been near the breach for the last 50 years- have always heard about rip currents, but never seen one.

[@raameenasim4038]

My Parents asked me if i knew what a rip is so i said rest in peace 😂 i feel so dumb now

[@Bornflyhuhu]

You are technically right. Your parents are dumb for not asking in context.

[@timewalker6654]

Well rip current will make you rip so that can work too

[@ExUmbra117]

Remaining calm & swimming parallel to the shore has gotten me out of all rips. Tread water & float to catch your breath while also watching for oncoming waves. Seeing where the waves are breaking and riding them in is the easiest way back in. Swimming against the current has improved my endurance but I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re already a strong swimmer to begin with.

[@PhoeboBuffay]

I came here after learning the passing of Shad Gaspard. It’s important to learn from this tragedy and educate others about the importance of knowing what a rip current is.

[@olishaan]

That is so true, thats why im here.

[@reubenbopape341]

me too

[@ostridgesaccount3204]

Who's THAT?

[@NeutralDice]

actress Naya Rivera also died from riptide this summer

[@deejay8209]

I think Naya Rivera drowned in lake Piru

[@Matty217]

Great video. Goes over the warning signs but I think the best part of this video (which is often omitted) is that rips vary a lot in shape/appearance/strength etc. Spend the time to assess conditions but even experienced beach goers can find themselves in a rip

[@theunicornsin1144]

I also appreciate the fact that this video got straight into the topic

[@christinajohnson7944]

Best video I’ve seen explaining these death traps. Well done!

[@Scottyhutch1]

Cheers. I grew up by the beach and thought I knew most of how to spot a rip but dudnt know about the feeder rips. Will definitely pay more attention to the signs

[@FORTHEBREADKINGKYLE]

Shad gaspard just passed away in a rip current

[@Romulan2469]

Not to sound too morbid about this awful tragedy, but I wonder when the "body" eventually floats to the surface and comes ashore.

[@julianjoker7038]

No he didn’t

[@Romulan2469]

@@julianjoker7038 Whilst we always hold out hope he's still okay, it's very unlikely he could have survived at sea for that long without help. He went underwater and that was 2 days ago and no sign of him since.

[@KLB1218]

Romulan2469 Research shows that around day 5, the body feels up with gas and becomes buoyant and will float to top

[@FORTHEBREADKINGKYLE]

@Glenn Beck was a former wwe wrestler him and his son got caught in rip current he told the lifeguard save his son first then the rip current took him underwater

[@superpig9458]

As someone who surfs pretty frequently I can say I have been caught in multiple rips and sometimes even used them to get out easier. It’s not very dangerous on a surfboard because you can’t drown or anything but it’s still pretty surreal when one second you’re at the break and surrounded by dudes then you zone out for a few moments look back and you’re 50 yards away from everyone else except the couple other dudes who got caught in it too. If I weren’t on a surfboard I would be terrified

[@mikagutierrez6534]

the ocean sure is a scary place yet so darn beautiful

[@encinobalboa]

I don't know how I survived my youth. Had no clue about any of this. Just swam and swam.

[@lauralozano2095]

Exactly, my parents had no worry they'd let us swim while they were relaxing on the shore. I wonder if rip currents are getting worse now because I don't remember hearing a lot about them back then.

[@kaushikdinavahi653]

same, I was fearless and not wary of dangers of sea. I used run into tides and swim deep

[@scottg6754]

Best illustration I have ever seen about rips.

[@eventhorizonbm]

I was caught in one once in my 50+ years. I was about 15 years old. I just let it carry me. I didn't swim parallel(as some suggest). Or fight it at all. Lasted about 10 seconds(keep in mind when stressed as I was, might have not been this long). When I surfaced, I was about 150 feet further out. I then swam back to shore. Not sure if what I did is recommended, but it worked for me. My cousin and I were standing on a reef just below the water's surface. We were trying to cross over to the next one which was about 5-6ft away. Well, I didn't make it and fell in between the two reefs. After the fact, my cousin who saw this (still standing on the first reef) said I looked like I was shot out of a cannon. So in this case I knew exactly where not to swim to get back. FYI: My cousin decided to not attempt it.

[@scottwilly86]

Yeah you're alive today because you didn't panic. Rips will come to an end. If swimming parallel to the shore isn't working, just relax and float a bit. When you're finished with your ride, just swim diagonally back to shore

[@somalikanye8642]

Did the exact same thing. And i didn't panic.

[@just_julia_things]

Same! I was young back then and I didn't even know it was a rip current. I just remembered my parents always saying never panic when something bad happens so I just let myself float and did a bit of swimming

[@PurplePinkRed]

This is a recommended way to manage it

[@dsandoval9396]

@@PurplePinkRed can't the rip pull you under to deeper waters?

[@jamessmith8360]

Just wanted to say this is very nicely done and extremely helpful. After watching this i have a total understanding. Visuals were great.

[@gildog]

Best explanation a lifeguard once gave me, was look for the last place the wave breaks.

[@FrankSustainAMustly]

Perfect mix of narration drone shots, trek, and cabin walkthrough ;) And the end with the glider was beautiful! 😍👌 Can't wait for next video!

[@ivysyruphere6337]

I don't plan on swimming in the ocean any time ever. But, now I know. This is actually so cool to me how nature just does this.

[@Pixtxrn]

One of my greatest fears deep ocean scares me or going out

[@cleberz8072]

I don't think 300 feet counts as deep ocean but oh well

[@rhondalee133]

They can also form in large lakes .

[@pagman798]

Mom can i go swimming?! Yes sweetie just swim in that area with no waves!

[@fly2724]

That probably happens for parents who don’t know 😮

[@vaquera9368]

I was swimming and didn’t realize what hit me since the water kept pulling me out deeper into the ocean. It was not a wave I was in. I struggled to get back. I looked around and people were in the water like normal and no one was struggling. I kept trying to pull and swim towards them. But, they were ahead of me towards my right, so I swam that direction. I finally made it, and I was exhausted. I ended up way on the other side of the ocean away from my family. When I walked other to them, I told them what had happened. That’s why I’m here wanting to know and see what a rip tide looks like. Thank you.

[@thecrown_jul]

Prayers are with you Shad🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@tripedal2063]

Got stuck in a rip and hopefully my big brother saved me but if you EVER get stuck in a rip don't even try to get back to shore its almost impossible you will get exhausted and drown and die i survived of sheer luck thank you brother

[@stopbunsen]

I've been caught in quite a few rips. I've always just let it take me. They do slow down and eventually stop. It's not like they take you miles out to sea. You can swim back in. The trick is to relax and to know you'll be ok

[@Syriondeathvow]

So happy you broke this down, the other videos lacked a lot of information.

[@sosabrady9037]

I’m here after hearing about Shad Gaspard wanted to get a better understanding of what happened to him and how rip currents work but now I’m even more confused. How are we suppose to tell how it looks like when we are on actually on shore and not looking from a drone point of view. This video is useless

[@FiveCurmudgeon9]

Same

[@uchihadna920]

same bro

[@highlyfavored2434]

I wonder if you just let it take you instead of swimming against it. He died saving his son, seems like the lifeguard was trying to help them and he sacrificed himself for his son

[@liamohara8785]

You can tell by watching the shore for a while before getting in the water. Wherever it looks like the water is flowing backward into the ocean is the rip. You can see it fighting against the incoming waves.

[@johnlucas6683]

At least know that there are things like this and you swim parallel to shore or at least not swim against the current. Just swim towards the side of the current to get out.

[@amybaby369]

I was taken 3 times one afternoon..not in Australia but in Lake Michigan. I started by the peir and ended up pretty far away. My Mom always told me not to fight the current. Thanks Mom

[@Eman1900O]

why on earth would you keep swimming if you were caught in one?

[@sa5er1234]

I am watching this video because today I have been caught by an evolving rip current. It is damn strong, it pulled me and my friend away from the shore. Luckily, we were still touching sands with feet and were swimming with the waves. Waves pushed us to the shore eventually. It was freaky as hell, and mostly, tiring. We stayed calm throughout the experience. Hope everyone be cautious while swimming.

[@peterglen8396]

This is truly the best video on Rips I have seen. Thank you!

[@samkitty5894]

Don't panic. Let the current take you out. It's hard to sink in salty water, so relax on your back and save your strength. When you realize you're no longer pulled out, swim parallel to the shore and back on.

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

A big thank you from Norway! This is a need to know. The same as to see the signs of a Tsunami.

[@Philmoscowitz]

If you find yourself in a rip current, don't panic. Just swim parallel to the beach until you're out of it.

[@rugby_jtizzle]

Great video!! Everyone should watch something like this, even people who live by the beach. Not everyone gives the ocean the respect it deserves and not knowing how to read the currents and waves can cause serious issues, especially for tourists who def don’t know. Good job 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Youre_Right]

I got caught in a rip at Daytona Beach. I didn’t notice until I washed up on the beach in Africa.

[@Kelvin555s]

This is a very good informative video. I can swim but not a very good confident swimmer. I got into rips few times. First time it happened in Wollongong, NSW. I didn't realize what was happening. I was walking with few friend at a far end of the beach and tried to go waist deep. It feels like something is pulling you towards the ocean I guess my other friends also felt that. I don't know I was even afraid to take the foot off from the sand in case it pulls me away. It usually has a hard and soft pull I guess due to waves that breaks far. Finally using those moments I walked back to the shore. I think it is essential to educate people about rip current as soon as they visit any beach. This thing happens just in a click and looks very innocent from shore.

[@marm818]

One of my close friends died in a rip current, it was really sad but it has been 3 yrs already. He was a twin tho, can't imagine what his twin must have gone thru.

[@kittyrunge6431]

I live in Southern California & I’ve seen “Rips” thank u for ur very good advice!!

[@chaddysalright8493]

Prayers to Shad Gaspard

[@eddieerdman7060]

This is so beautiful for some reason, its like you see the wave doing both forward and backward movement at once

[@KCU_Unfiltered]

Please Lord, I hope as I'm typing this Shad is Ok.😥😥

[@KCU_Unfiltered]

@jayversusjay he could still be out there just a few yards away from finding him. Alone. Still alive and people like you giving up on him. What if it was you lost at sea? Watch some lost-at-sea videos. You'll probably feel different.

[@Romulan2469]

@@KCU_Unfiltered We should always hold out hope that he's still alive, somewhere and somehow. These riptides are lethal.

[@Romulan2469]

I saw the rescue video and was surprised how choppy those waters were. I wonder why he risked it.

[@NoLimitBrad]

His body was found today

[@KCU_Unfiltered]

@@NoLimitBrad Oh Wow. That's terrible news...😥🙏

[@blacksorrento4719]

On an unpatrolled beach or any beach for that matter, take a minute to look at the ocean and what the waves are doing before you head down, most Australian beaches you are slightly elevated to the water. Back in the sixties my friends father taught me exactly what has been shown in this video. A minute or two observation, could save your life. Never forgotten it.

[@divestedconservative26]

Praying for u Shad🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@UnclePutte]

While I don't live anywhere near the deep warm seas, I've always wondered about riptides. The very idea is terrifying. Thank you for your public service.

[@OldSchooledTV]

I live at the beach so this is very informative, thank you !

[@Aquablecs]

Incredibly informative and well put together video. Wish they had more stuff like this for avalanches

[@overit5893]

Rip Shad Gaspard

[@watpaulsaid]

take care out there in your beautiful beaches our Australian friends, thank you for sharing this to us! much love and respect from the Philippines.

[@dizzychizzy1]

Such a genuine and beautiful comment... God bless you today.

[@157dodgers]

Always Gotta respect the water, cool video!

[@traviss7740]

ive surfed since i was young and always take trips to the beach, this is the first time I've heard any of this. super helpful, thanks

[@apucitepucu]

i dont know how to swim. i was in neck deep water on a beach in south india with my college buddies. most of em knew how to swim, so we held our hands, created a chain and braced for wave impact. once the wave broke, the water started returning. i was being dragged into the sea for a meter or two and felt powerless. i couldnt do anything to stop it. it happened briefly for a couple seconds. i cant swim, so relied on walking on the sea bed towards the shore. but i couldnt. it was scary af.

[@kirawoodwills]

How did u get out?

[@my2009Babies1]

Excellent video! I didn't realize the darker stream of water heading back to sea as a warning.

[@rdj60]

I once got caught in a rip current and it was the most terrifying experience of my life. So much so I don’t go swimming at the beach at all. This happened when I was 15/16 and I’m now 32 😅. I was swimming a few meters away from shore with my best friend, and the current just started taking us further away, we are great swimmers (we have been swimming since 10 years old). We tried so hard swimming towards the shore but our efforts were futile. Luckily the lifeguards spotted us and were able to save us in time, though the experience scarred me for life and now I won’t go into ocean at all. It only takes 1 time for it to go all wrong. Be careful out there, the ocean is the ultimate f* around and you’ll find out!

[@jamessanders6788]

Nothing wrong with that. A life lesson and smart adjustment.

[@samuelcroll344]

Thanks for the advice this is a life saver for a lot!

[@meddlesomemusic]

My aunt told me that when she was a little kid she got caught in one of these. Said she remembers being being pulled hard and dragging along the bottom occasionally before losing consciousness. When she woke up she was so far out, she could just barely see people on the shore

[@Paiadakine]

Good video. Lifeguards have a rough time with swimmers getting caught in rips each year.

[@2lipToo]

Excellent video! I rarely swim in water over my head, especially if I'm alone and when I can I choose beaches with shallows that go for a good stretch - they're quite safe and immensely enjoyable.

[@footytang]

Now make this commercial in Chinese because for some reason they don't understand flags and love to try and drown themselves in Australia.

[@olliepateras7271]

They have, It had chinese subtitles when they showed it on our plane from LA

[@seattlesfinest1927]

Hazel grace good luck with that! Your racist ass will be long gone before you even make a dent in the Chinese population.

[@daschund7680]

truth seeker me or YOU ? ahahaha looks who’s dying at this comment, ain’t me

[@kurdishanimeclub4300]

No don't

[@Hi-vf9wx]

That is not racist that's the truth 😂 y'all acting like snowflakes 😂

[@Kaztrixx]

I genuinely just got caught in a rip current about an hour ago, I’m only 12 but I was on a beach in eastern North Carolina. It was storming that morning and so the water was nice and the waves were really strong. I was with a lot of my relatives (it was a yearly reunion of sorts) and I thought I was just getting pushed by the ocean until I saw my uncle frantically waving at me. I had no idea what was happening so I tried to get to him but it didn’t work. I was by a jetty so I was worried about running into the rusty rocks, my aunt called 911 and luckily we’re all alive, my sister was in an ambulance which was quite terrifying but we’re all ok and I’m so thankful that we lived. Thank god for surfer dudes.

[@grannydontlike]

Extremely off topic. This video was put together VERY well. What program do you use for the graphic additions

[@BrandonBoseman-xn2ec]

I had no concept of a Rip until I was caught in one aged 16 on vacation. I was a strong swimmer and very confident swimming anywhere. I was swimming about 50 yards from the shore, and stopped to take in the view. I saw a ship very far out and just floated looking at it for a minute or so. I then turned around to face the beach and I was about 100 yards out. I tried swimming back but just couldn't, and had no idea why. I started to panic and looked around frantically. I saw someone swimming comfortably about 50 yards to my left, and began swimming towards them. By the time I reached them I was edging on exhaustion, but still had about 60 yards to get back to shore. I didn't have the energy to swim normally, and had to lay on my back kicking to

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

Very informative video. Thank you for making this!

[@brownpunk1794]

thanks..as someone who died in a rip in 2018..I can confirm this is accurate.

[@whiskeyinasippy4873]

Whats the song?

[@TheGodsgarden]

Greetings from Brazil. I just learned we have them here too. A young man lost his life just this past Sunday, caught in one...at the beach across from my house, where I usually go swimming... So sad :( I'm still shocked and began researching which brought me to this video. We should respect and fear nature. Thanks for sharing this important content.

[@grassyfieldz4578]

I got caught in a rip current when I was 10 I had been in them before but this one was powerful and pulling me out to sea there were big waves and I noticed if I tried swimming with the wave it would push me back to shore but as soon as wave passed it started pulling me out again so I just kept catching waves and eventually made it back to shore. if not for that i'd probably be dead.

[@Varza]

I almost didn't make it out at an unpatrolled beach in NSW yesterday. Before I realised what was going on I was pulled a further 20m out from shore and while I'm a decent swimmer I was already fatigued from having gone to the gym in the morning. The ocean didn't care how much I could deadlift. For a few minutes I genuinely thought it was over and that I was going to become a statistic. I'm grateful I was able to recall advice to stay calm and try to swim parallel to the shore... But I now have a whole new appreciation for the potential dangers.

[@deanhenthorn1890]

When going out to catch some knarley waves it’s the rip I’m looking for.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@benskelly1217]

The perfect location to exemplify rip currents was chosen for this video, thank you!!!

[@markbanin]

Being a poor swimmer probably saved my life when I got caught in a RIP in Australia. I had a bodyboard and whilst in the water I suddenly felt the ocean pulling me like a giant magnet, further and further out. Being a terrible swimmer I was shitting myself, I couldn't pull myself onto the board, so was just using it to hold onto. Being a really bad swimmer, I knew it was pointless me trying to swim out of it, so I didn't try. I remember saying "Please God, get me out of this", So Instead of swimming against it, I swam with it, but at an angle (like 20-30 degrees) hoping at some point I would be out of the RIP lane. What seemed like forever, but in reality was probably only a few minutes, I felt the ocean let me go, I swam back as straight as I could, and breathed a sigh of relief. I really felt like being a bad swimmer helped me that day, as although I can be belligerent, I had zero thoughts of fighting this one, as I knew I was not equipped to. I just wonder how many good swimmers have fallen prey to the thought that they are good swimmers, but have not rationaled the extenuating circumstances.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@jamessanders6788]

A smart smimmer is a good swimmer, you sound like a good swimmer.

[@eriidz]

I’m here directly after the incident with Shad Gaspard. Rip

[@jeffedwards6830]

We are now going to show this to all passengers arriving in austraila thank you for flying

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@WaveriderHD]

random question; but can beaches purposly dig a trench underwater for a man made rip current, so then they can put up a sign saying "rip current here" so people know what to avoid/its a controllable variable? Seems like a good idea but I am not a beach guy so who knows

[@paulkulha5668]

Chillen smart idea

[@SamaicaJM]

Venom I know the comment is old but I think they meant to build the man made trench to cause rip tides intentionally and would barrier it away from the public. This would let people see what a rip tide looks like so they can spot one when they're on the beach

[@simon_patterson]

Anyone who has ever dug a trench along the beach as the tide is coming in will tell you the sand fills over it pretty quickly.

[@juandenz2008]

That's a good question ! I guess it might be possible, but you would always need to be dredging out the sand to maintain your trench. I'm just speculating here - I guess the costs would outweigh the benefits. Trying to build channels at a large number of beaches would be cost prohibitive. Better just to move the flags around each day to show where it is safe to swim. If only people would swim between the flags. Unfortunately since people ignore the flags, they are probably going to ignore warning signs and get too close to any artificial trench too.

[@alex_daisybella2275]

Good idea but a machine needs to be made to handle backwashes and must stay anchored and somtimes the waves may pick up in power and anything could be dragged away

[@shantishanti1949]

Thank you I learnt a lot from this - I was caught in a RIP on the Gold Coast many years ago and dragged out and away... s cary as all hell. Again thank you