Welcome to the Science of the Surf
Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf (SOS) is an award winning community beach safety education program for all ages. Please explore this site to learn more about rip currents – the biggest hazard on our beaches - and lots more! You can also find out more details about how you can arrange and attend an SOS presentation.
Latest Rips of the Month
Professor Rob Brander (aka ‘Dr Rip’) is on a quest to educate people about rip currents and how to spot them. In 2009 he started a ‘Rip of the Month’ feature where he posts pictures, or videos, of rip currents and talks about them. With over 180 pictures and counting, it’s the largest collection of rip current images in the world! Most are his, but there’s plenty of others from around the world. Feel free to share and use these images, but please credit the photographer and source.
If you would like to submit a picture or video for the Rip of the Month, please contact Rob.
ROTM 2024
