Seaward current following the breaking of a wave (8)

I believe the answer is:

undertow

(Other definitions for undertow that I've seen before include "Strong current opposed to that on surface" , "Dangerous current" , "Sub-surface current" , "Ebbing current" , "Current beneath surface of sea" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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