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Rip Current Statement

National Weather Service
Posted on: July 14, 2026 - 2:45pm
NWS

Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1147 PM EDT Mon Jul 13 2026 MAZ020>024-RIZ006>008-142000- /O.NEW.KBOX.RP.S.0003.260714T1400Z-260716T0000Z/ Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-

1147 PM EDT Mon Jul 13 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected, especially on south-facing beaches.

* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA, and Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM EDT Tuesday through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.