Massachusetts, Rhode Island Moderate Rip Current Statement | Effective 07/13/2026 20:47

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued July 13 at 11:47PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 13, 2026 - 8:47pm
Expires: 
July 14, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* 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.
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: 
Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Nantucket; Washington; Newport; Block Island
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boston/Norton MA