A run out is a rip current, a current of water traveling away from shore generated by wave action.
Run outs range from being easily distinguishable to practically impossible to see.
Run outs are formed by the swift motion of the water and the waves in an organized direction, away from the beach. As the water seeks to escape the slough, a hole in the sandbar is formed, the water rushes out, and the run out is formed. More lifeguards will be posted along our beaches this long Memorial Day weekend. But, they can't save everyone without your help. Never swim alone.