 Did you know that over 80% of all rescues made by lifeguards on California beaches are caused by rip currents? A common misconception is that rip currents pull swimmers underwater. In reality, they're strong currents that pull you away from the beach. Some beaches may have rip currents nearly all the time, while other beaches almost never see the dangerous flows. One thing is certain, you really should try to avoid rip currents. Typically you can find rip currents near pier pylings, jetties and groins. The way you can see it is the water tends to be a little brown. The waves aren't breaking as evenly as the other waves are in the area where there's sandbars. You can learn more about rip currents and get additional information and safety tips by visiting oesnews.com and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.