Massachusetts Moderate Rip Current Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 11:51

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued August 21 at 2:51PM EDT until August 22 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires: 
August 22, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA and Barnstable MA Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * 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: 
Eastern Plymouth; Barnstable
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov