What is another word for rip tide?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪp tˈa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Rip tide is a dangerous phenomenon that can quickly pull swimmers and surfers away from shore. It's also known as a rip current. Other synonyms for rip tide could be undertow, undertide, tide ripper, and cross-current. Understanding these synonyms can be helpful for beachgoers to be aware of the potential dangers and ways to avoid them. Rip tides can be caused by changes in water temperature, shoreline shape, and tidal fluctuations. Knowing these factors can help swimmers and surfers avoid areas where rip tides are likely to occur. It's also important to understand how to swim out of a rip tide, which includes swimming parallel to the shore until you are out of its pull.
