riptide

• Starke, oft gefährliche Strömung im Meer, die vom Ufer weg oder gegen die Hauptströmung verläuft, meist an der Wasseroberfläche oder in Küstennähe. Sie entsteht durch Gezeiten, Wellen oder Strömungswirbel und kann Schwimmer und Boote mitreißen.

A noun referring to a strong, turbulent current of water, often caused by opposing currents or flowing outward from a shore.

1. Turbulent water from colliding currentsB2formal

   A stretch of rough or agitated water in a river or sea, caused by one current flowing into or across another current.

   Brandungswirbel

   • The riptide near the river mouth made navigation dangerous.
   • Sailors avoid the area where the riptide is strongest.
   • The collision of the two currents created a powerful riptide.

   Synonymeraceriptide rip

2. Strong outward shore currentB2formal

   A strong surface current that flows outward from a shore, often dangerous for swimmers.

   Brandungsrückstrom

   • The lifeguard warned swimmers about the dangerous riptide.
   • He was caught in a riptide and pulled away from the beach.
   • Always swim parallel to the shore if you get caught in a riptide.

   Synonymeriprip current