Absolutely, as well as outflow water from large rivers . Crossing the Columbia River bar can be quite an experience even in a large vessel. Pretty much the combination of shallow water, current from the river and swells and sea opposing it from seaward. Also you are crossing from salt to fresh water. Never a dull moment.
That's half of what can turn Sand Heads from a cake walk to a **** show. How many times did I come back in there on an outgoing tide, in a westerly wind, hit the river flow, over the sand bars...and then run into wakes off car carriers or oceangoing tugs? Man, too many. That place can check practically every box for a washing machine experience. You get out there on a calm day and it's a lake; you come in at the wrong time and what a mess.
