How To Recognize and Avoid Rip Currents - Newport Buzz

How To Recognize and Avoid Rip Currents - Newport Buzz

Newport Buzz How To Recognize and Avoid Rip Currents Rip currents, also known as riptides or undertows, are long, narrow bands of water that can pull objects away from shore and out to sea. These currents pose significant dangers, so it’s crucial to know how to identify and avoid them. On Aquidneck Island, the two local beaches where rip currents are most common are Easton’s Beach (1st Beach) and Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach). The Dangers of Rip Cu…