What beaches have the worst rip currents?

Hanakapiai Beach, Hawaii - Powerful Rip Currents Nestled in the Napali Coast of Kauai and only accessible by the Kalalau Trail, Hanakapiai Beach is one of the most dangerous places in the world to go swimming due to powerful rip currents and waves that are known to sweep people out to sea.



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Rip currents most typically form at low spots or breaks in sandbars, and also near structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Rip currents can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including the Great Lakes.

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Do not get caught in a rip current trying to save someone else. Throw them a flotation device and get help from the Beach Patrol. An alternate escape for a stronger swimmer is to allow the rip current to pull you seaward for 50 to 100 yards where it weakens, then swim toward the beach at an angle away from the current.

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