I don't know, it didn't feel "fair" to me. That's a super subjective concept so take it with a grain of salt and compare it to what other people are saying, but I just didn't feel equipped to deal with that, it was free damage. As I said, if the whole game was super quick, then it would be another thing. Or if the whole game was about charting a course and controlling your speed to keep on that course, that's another.
As it is, the current is too fast to fight and it removes the tactical aspect of the game. I'm just spitballing here, but even constant but slower movement seems like a good option, as you have to turn and control your speed while the curret takes you away. Something to work on, work against, but not something that just makes you take damage.