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How to Read Tide Tables: A Field Guide for the Beach Day

Read tide heights, datum, slack water and the rule of twelfths — a practical guide to timing tidepools, shore dives and beach walks safely.

Tom Okafor · September 26, 2026

Science9 min read

Rip Currents Explained: The Physics of the Beach's Hidden Rivers

Rip currents are the surf zone's return plumbing — narrow, fast rivers of seawater leaving the beach. The physics behind them, and how to get out of one.

Dr. Lena Fischer · September 26, 2026

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