Rip currents remain one of Australia's deadliest beach hazards, contributing to 47% of the 66 beach drowning deaths recorded in the 2025 National Drowning Report.
The state of New South Wales (Australia) will test the RipEye AI application, which can identify rip currents with approximately 80% accuracy, contributing to the prevention of drowning accidents.
Most Australians are unaware of how to identify rip currents, one of the most dangerous hazards on the beach. An AI (artificial intelligence) app called Rip-Eye promises to help people identify rip currents and reduce the risks of swimming at the beach during the summer.