Strong below-surface sea current (8)

I believe the answer is:

undertow

(Other definitions for undertow that I've seen before include "Current below surface fo sea" , "Current, unforeseen" , "Current beneath sea's surface" , "Dangerous current" , "Current threat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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