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Strong current

This is where the Tuross Lake runs out to the ocean. The outlet narrows, thanks to the sandbars, to about 10m across and as such the current is very strong here. Sweeps you along at about 5-6 knots; if you're not paying attention you could quickly get swept out through the surf in the rip at this point.

 

You can also see the salt spray being blown over Tuross Beach/sandbar on the left of frame. The visibility was pretty poor this morning because there was so much salt spray in the air.

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Uploaded on February 6, 2008
Taken on January 3, 2008