Baïne
A baïne is a pool of water of a few dozen to several hundred metres in length, parallel to the beach and directly connected to the sea. Each one is spaced every 300 to 400 metres and formed under the influence of waves and the tide. The French term ''baïne'' is typical for the Aquitaine coast of France France, officially the French Republic, is a country located primarily in Western Europe. Overseas France, Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the Atlantic Ocean#North Atlan ... in the departments of Gironde, Charente-Maritime and Landes, but it can occur on beaches throughout the world. When a wave hits the coast, it can pass over the sandbar that separates the ''baïne'' from the sea and enter it all along its length. When the wave subsequently recedes, the ''baïne'' water is pushed out through the single point where it was connected to the sea. At this point a rip current, a very strong offshor ...
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