Massachusetts Moderate Rip Current Statement | Effective 07/25/2026 10:11

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued July 25 at 1:11PM EDT until July 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 25, 2026 - 10:11am
Expires: 
July 26, 2026 - 1:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA County, especially east facing beaches. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Barnstable
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boston/Norton MA