Alert archive / Massachusetts / Rip Current Statements in 2026
Rip Current Statement 12, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this rip current statement at Sep 5, 2026, 2:15 AM EDT for 8 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Sep 6, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 5, 2026, 2:15 AM EDT (06:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 6, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 6, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 30 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 215 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 28 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -10 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1220 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 35 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 72 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
The text
As transmitted.
043 WHUS41 KBOX 050615 CFWBOX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 215 AM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026 MAZ007-014>016-019-022>024-051915- /O.NEW.KBOX.RP.S.0012.260906T0600Z-260907T0000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA- Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA- 215 AM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday 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. && $$
3 follow-up statements
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WHUS41 KBOX 051746
CFWBOX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
146 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
MAZ022>024-061200-
/O.NEW.KBOX.CF.Y.0006.260905T2100Z-260906T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.RP.S.0012.260906T0600Z-260907T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
146 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways (2.9 to 11.4 feet Mean Lower
Low Water). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this
afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current
Risk, from late tonight through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads remain passable. Low lying areas and roads
near Nantucket Harbor, including Easy Street, may experience
pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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.
&&
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Buzzards Bay at Woods Hole
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/04 PM 3.1/ 3.6 1.1/ 1.6 0.7/ 1.1 2 None
06/04 AM 2.5/ 3.0 0.5/ 1.0 0.8/ 1.3 1 None
06/05 PM 3.2/ 3.7 1.3/ 1.8 0.8/ 1.3 1 None
07/05 AM 2.3/ 2.8 0.4/ 0.9 0.6/ 1.1 1 None
07/06 PM 3.2/ 3.7 1.2/ 1.7 0.7/ 1.1 1 None
08/06 AM 2.1/ 2.6 0.1/ 0.6 0.1/ 0.6 1 None
Chatham MA - East Coast
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.0 ft, Moderate 11.5 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.8 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/07 PM 6.4/ 6.9 1.2/ 1.7 0.8/ 1.3 3 None
06/08 AM 5.2/ 5.7 0.0/ 0.5 0.9/ 1.4 3 None
06/08 PM 6.2/ 6.8 1.1/ 1.6 0.7/ 1.1 3 None
07/09 AM 5.1/ 5.6 -0.2/ 0.3 0.7/ 1.1 3 None
07/09 PM 5.9/ 6.4 0.7/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.8 2 None
08/10 AM 5.0/ 5.5 -0.2/ 0.2 0.2/ 0.8 2 None
Chatham - South side
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.0 ft, Moderate 10.5 ft, Major 11.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 4.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/07 PM 5.4/ 5.9 0.9/ 1.4 0.7/ 1.1 2 None
06/08 AM 4.2/ 4.7 -0.2/ 0.2 0.8/ 1.3 3 None
06/08 PM 5.5/ 6.0 1.0/ 1.5 0.8/ 1.3 2-3 None
07/10 AM 4.2/ 4.7 -0.2/ 0.2 0.7/ 1.1 2 None
07/09 PM 5.1/ 5.6 0.6/ 1.1 0.4/ 0.9 2 None
08/10 AM 3.9/ 4.4 -0.7/-0.2 0.2/ 0.7 2 None
Hyannis Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 6.5 ft, Major 8.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/07 PM 4.7/ 5.2 1.0/ 1.5 0.7/ 1.1 1-2 Minor
06/08 AM 3.7/ 4.2 -0.2/ 0.3 0.8/ 1.3 2 None
06/08 PM 5.0/ 5.5 1.2/ 1.7 0.8/ 1.3 1 Minor
07/10 AM 3.7/ 4.2 -0.2/ 0.3 0.7/ 1.1 1 None
07/09 PM 4.6/ 5.1 0.8/ 1.3 0.4/ 0.9 1 None
08/10 AM 3.4/ 3.9 -0.5/ 0.0 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
Provincetown Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.9 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/06 PM 10.7/11.2 0.6/ 1.1 0.7/ 1.1 2 None
06/07 AM 9.3/ 9.8 -0.9/-0.4 0.8/ 1.3 3 None
06/08 PM 10.8/11.3 0.7/ 1.1 0.7/ 1.1 3 None
07/08 AM 9.3/ 9.8 -0.9/-0.4 0.7/ 1.1 2 None
07/09 PM 10.5/11.0 0.4/ 0.9 0.2/ 0.8 2 None
08/09 AM 9.2/ 9.7 -1.0/-0.5 0.2/ 0.8 2 None
Dennis - Sesuit Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.5 ft, Major 16.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/07 PM 11.2/11.7 0.7/ 1.1 0.7/ 1.1 2 None
06/07 AM 9.9/10.4 -0.7/-0.2 0.9/ 1.4 2 None
06/08 PM 11.3/11.8 0.8/ 1.3 0.7/ 1.1 2 None
07/08 AM 9.9/10.4 -0.7/-0.2 0.8/ 1.3 2 None
07/09 PM 11.2/11.7 0.7/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
08/09 AM 9.9/10.4 -0.7/-0.2 0.4/ 0.9 1 None
Sandwich Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/06 PM 9.6/10.1 -0.8/-0.2 0.8/ 1.3 1-2 None
06/07 AM 8.4/ 8.9 -2.0/-1.5 1.0/ 1.5 2 None
06/08 PM 9.7/10.2 -0.7/-0.2 0.8/ 1.3 1-2 None
07/08 AM 8.3/ 8.8 -2.0/-1.6 0.8/ 1.3 1 None
07/09 PM 9.4/ 9.9 -1.0/-0.5 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
08/09 AM 8.3/ 8.8 -2.0/-1.6 0.4/ 0.9 1 None
Wings Neck
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.5 ft, Moderate 9.0 ft, Major 11.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 4.6 ft, Major 7.1 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/04 PM 5.0/ 5.5 0.6/ 1.1 0.7/ 1.1 2 None
06/04 AM 4.2/ 4.7 -0.2/ 0.3 0.8/ 1.3 1 None
06/05 PM 5.2/ 5.7 0.8/ 1.3 0.9/ 1.4 1 None
07/05 AM 4.2/ 4.7 -0.2/ 0.2 0.6/ 1.1 1 None
07/06 PM 5.2/ 5.7 0.8/ 1.3 0.8/ 1.3 1 None
08/07 AM 4.0/ 4.5 -0.5/ 0.0 0.1/ 0.6 1 None
Edgartown
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.0 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/07 PM 3.6/ 4.1 0.9/ 1.4 0.8/ 1.3 2 None
06/08 AM 2.6/ 3.1 -0.2/ 0.3 0.8/ 1.3 2 None
06/08 PM 3.6/ 4.1 0.9/ 1.4 0.8/ 1.3 1-2 None
07/09 AM 2.6/ 3.1 -0.2/ 0.3 0.6/ 1.1 1-2 None
07/09 PM 3.2/ 3.7 0.6/ 1.1 0.4/ 0.9 1 None
08/10 AM 2.2/ 2.7 -0.5/ 0.0 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
Vineyard Haven
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/07 PM 2.7/ 3.2 0.7/ 1.1 0.8/ 1.3 1-2 None
06/08 AM 2.2/ 2.7 0.2/ 0.8 0.8/ 1.3 1-2 None
06/07 PM 2.7/ 3.2 0.8/ 1.3 0.8/ 1.3 1 None
07/08 AM 2.2/ 2.7 0.2/ 0.7 0.6/ 1.1 1 None
07/08 PM 2.3/ 2.8 0.4/ 0.9 0.5/ 1.0 1 None
08/09 AM 1.9/ 2.3 -0.2/ 0.3 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
Nantucket Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 6.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 PM 4.7/ 5.2 1.2/ 1.7 0.8/ 1.3 2-3 Minor
06/08 AM 3.6/ 4.1 0.0/ 0.5 0.8/ 1.3 3 None
06/08 PM 4.7/ 5.2 1.1/ 1.6 0.8/ 1.3 2-3 None
07/09 AM 3.6/ 4.1 0.0/ 0.5 0.7/ 1.1 2-3 None
07/10 PM 4.2/ 4.7 0.7/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.8 2 None
08/10 AM 3.2/ 3.7 -0.5/ 0.0 0.2/ 0.7 2 None
&&
$$
MAZ007-014>016-019-061200-
/O.CON.KBOX.RP.S.0012.260906T0600Z-260907T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
146 PM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA,
Eastern Norfolk MA and Eastern Plymouth MA Counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday 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.
&&
$$685
WHUS41 KBOX 060532
CFWBOX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
132 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
MAZ022>024-061900-
/O.NEW.KBOX.CF.Y.0007.260906T1900Z-260907T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.RP.S.0012.260906T0600Z-260907T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
132 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (2.9 to 11.1
feet Mean Lower Low Water).
* WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 8
PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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.
&&
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Buzzards Bay at Woods Hole
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/04 PM 3.1/ 3.6 1.1/ 1.6 0.7/ 1.1 2 None
06/04 AM 2.5/ 3.0 0.5/ 1.0 0.8/ 1.3 1-2 None
06/05 PM 3.2/ 3.7 1.3/ 1.8 0.8/ 1.3 1-2 None
07/05 AM 2.3/ 2.8 0.4/ 0.9 0.6/ 1.1 1 None
07/06 PM 3.2/ 3.7 1.2/ 1.7 0.7/ 1.1 1 None
08/06 AM 2.1/ 2.6 0.1/ 0.6 0.1/ 0.6 1 None
Chatham MA - East Coast
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.0 ft, Moderate 11.5 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.8 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/07 PM 6.4/ 6.9 1.2/ 1.7 0.8/ 1.3 3 None
06/08 AM 5.2/ 5.7 0.0/ 0.5 0.9/ 1.4 3-4 None
06/08 PM 6.2/ 6.8 1.1/ 1.6 0.7/ 1.1 3 None
07/09 AM 5.1/ 5.6 -0.2/ 0.3 0.7/ 1.1 3 None
07/09 PM 5.9/ 6.4 0.7/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.8 2 None
08/10 AM 5.0/ 5.5 -0.2/ 0.2 0.2/ 0.8 2 None
Chatham - South side
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.0 ft, Moderate 10.5 ft, Major 11.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 4.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/07 PM 5.4/ 5.9 0.9/ 1.4 0.7/ 1.1 2-3 None
06/08 AM 4.2/ 4.7 -0.2/ 0.2 0.8/ 1.3 3 None
06/08 PM 5.5/ 6.0 1.0/ 1.5 0.8/ 1.3 3 None
07/10 AM 4.2/ 4.7 -0.2/ 0.2 0.7/ 1.1 2-3 None
07/09 PM 5.1/ 5.6 0.6/ 1.1 0.4/ 0.9 2 None
08/10 AM 3.9/ 4.4 -0.7/-0.2 0.2/ 0.7 2 None
Hyannis Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 6.5 ft, Major 8.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/07 PM 4.7/ 5.2 1.0/ 1.5 0.7/ 1.1 2 Minor
06/08 AM 3.7/ 4.2 -0.2/ 0.3 0.8/ 1.3 2 None
06/08 PM 5.0/ 5.5 1.2/ 1.7 0.8/ 1.3 1-2 Minor
07/10 AM 3.7/ 4.2 -0.2/ 0.3 0.7/ 1.1 1 None
07/09 PM 4.6/ 5.1 0.8/ 1.3 0.4/ 0.9 1 None
08/10 AM 3.4/ 3.9 -0.5/ 0.0 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
Provincetown Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.9 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/06 PM 10.7/11.2 0.6/ 1.1 0.7/ 1.1 3 None
06/07 AM 9.3/ 9.8 -0.9/-0.4 0.8/ 1.3 3-4 None
06/08 PM 10.8/11.3 0.7/ 1.1 0.7/ 1.1 3 None
07/08 AM 9.3/ 9.8 -0.9/-0.4 0.7/ 1.1 3 None
07/09 PM 10.5/11.0 0.4/ 0.9 0.2/ 0.8 2 None
08/09 AM 9.2/ 9.7 -1.0/-0.5 0.2/ 0.8 1-2 None
Dennis - Sesuit Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.5 ft, Major 16.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/07 PM 11.2/11.7 0.7/ 1.1 0.7/ 1.1 2 None
06/07 AM 9.9/10.4 -0.7/-0.2 0.9/ 1.4 2 None
06/08 PM 11.3/11.8 0.8/ 1.3 0.7/ 1.1 2 None
07/08 AM 9.9/10.4 -0.7/-0.2 0.8/ 1.3 2 None
07/09 PM 11.2/11.7 0.7/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
08/09 AM 9.9/10.4 -0.7/-0.2 0.4/ 0.9 1 None
Sandwich Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/06 PM 9.6/10.1 -0.8/-0.2 0.8/ 1.3 1-2 None
06/07 AM 8.4/ 8.9 -2.0/-1.5 1.0/ 1.5 2-3 None
06/08 PM 9.7/10.2 -0.7/-0.2 0.8/ 1.3 2 None
07/08 AM 8.3/ 8.8 -2.0/-1.6 0.8/ 1.3 2 None
07/09 PM 9.4/ 9.9 -1.0/-0.5 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
08/09 AM 8.3/ 8.8 -2.0/-1.6 0.4/ 0.9 1 None
Wings Neck
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.5 ft, Moderate 9.0 ft, Major 11.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 4.6 ft, Major 7.1 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/04 PM 5.0/ 5.5 0.6/ 1.1 0.7/ 1.1 2 None
06/04 AM 4.2/ 4.7 -0.2/ 0.3 0.8/ 1.3 1 None
06/05 PM 5.2/ 5.7 0.8/ 1.3 0.9/ 1.4 1-2 None
07/05 AM 4.2/ 4.7 -0.2/ 0.2 0.6/ 1.1 1 None
07/06 PM 5.2/ 5.7 0.8/ 1.3 0.8/ 1.3 1 None
08/07 AM 4.0/ 4.5 -0.5/ 0.0 0.1/ 0.6 1 None
Edgartown
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.0 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/07 PM 3.6/ 4.1 0.9/ 1.4 0.8/ 1.3 2 None
06/08 AM 2.6/ 3.1 -0.2/ 0.3 0.8/ 1.3 2 None
06/08 PM 3.6/ 4.1 0.9/ 1.4 0.8/ 1.3 1-2 None
07/09 AM 2.6/ 3.1 -0.2/ 0.3 0.6/ 1.1 1 None
07/09 PM 3.2/ 3.7 0.6/ 1.1 0.4/ 0.9 1 None
08/10 AM 2.2/ 2.7 -0.5/ 0.0 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
Vineyard Haven
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/07 PM 2.7/ 3.2 0.7/ 1.1 0.8/ 1.3 2 None
06/08 AM 2.2/ 2.7 0.2/ 0.8 0.8/ 1.3 2 None
06/07 PM 2.7/ 3.2 0.8/ 1.3 0.8/ 1.3 1 None
07/08 AM 2.2/ 2.7 0.2/ 0.7 0.6/ 1.1 1 None
07/08 PM 2.3/ 2.8 0.4/ 0.9 0.5/ 1.0 1 None
08/09 AM 1.9/ 2.3 -0.2/ 0.3 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
Nantucket Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 6.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/08 PM 4.7/ 5.2 1.2/ 1.7 0.8/ 1.3 3 Minor
06/08 AM 3.6/ 4.1 0.0/ 0.5 0.8/ 1.3 3 None
06/08 PM 4.7/ 5.2 1.1/ 1.6 0.8/ 1.3 3 None
07/09 AM 3.6/ 4.1 0.0/ 0.5 0.7/ 1.1 3 None
07/10 PM 4.2/ 4.7 0.7/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.8 2 None
08/10 AM 3.2/ 3.7 -0.5/ 0.0 0.2/ 0.7 2 None
&&
$$
MAZ007-014>016-019-061900-
/O.CON.KBOX.RP.S.0012.260906T0600Z-260907T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
132 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA,
Eastern Norfolk MA and Eastern Plymouth MA Counties.
* WHEN...Through this 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.
&&
$$103
WHUS41 KBOX 061802
CFWBOX
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
202 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
MAZ022>024-070000-
/O.CON.KBOX.CF.Y.0007.260906T1900Z-260907T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-260907T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
202 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one-half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways (2.9 to 11.1 feet
Mean Lower Low Water).
* WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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.
&&
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Buzzards Bay at Woods Hole
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/05 PM 3.2/ 3.7 1.3/ 1.8 0.8/ 1.3 1 None
07/05 AM 2.2/ 2.7 0.2/ 0.7 0.4/ 0.9 1-2 None
07/06 PM 2.8/ 3.4 0.9/ 1.4 0.4/ 0.9 1 None
08/06 AM 2.0/ 2.5 0.0/ 0.5 0.0/ 0.5 1 None
08/07 PM 2.7/ 3.2 0.8/ 1.3 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
09/07 AM 2.3/ 2.8 0.4/ 0.9 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
Chatham MA - East Coast
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.0 ft, Moderate 11.5 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.8 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/08 PM 6.2/ 6.7 1.0/ 1.5 0.6/ 1.1 3 None
07/09 AM 4.7/ 5.2 -0.6/-0.1 0.2/ 0.8 2-3 None
07/09 PM 5.7/ 6.2 0.6/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.7 2 None
08/10 AM 4.9/ 5.4 -0.3/ 0.2 0.2/ 0.7 2 None
08/10 PM 6.0/ 6.5 0.8/ 1.3 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
09/11 AM 5.2/ 5.7 0.1/ 0.6 0.2/ 0.7 1-2 None
Chatham - South side
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.0 ft, Moderate 10.5 ft, Major 11.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 4.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/08 PM 5.4/ 5.9 0.9/ 1.4 0.7/ 1.1 2-3 None
07/10 AM 3.9/ 4.4 -0.7/-0.2 0.2/ 0.8 2 None
07/09 PM 5.0/ 5.5 0.5/ 1.0 0.2/ 0.8 2 None
08/10 AM 3.9/ 4.4 -0.7/-0.2 0.2/ 0.7 1-2 None
08/11 PM 5.1/ 5.6 0.6/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
09/11 AM 4.0/ 4.5 -0.5/ 0.0 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
Hyannis Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 6.5 ft, Major 8.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/08 PM 4.9/ 5.4 1.1/ 1.6 0.7/ 1.1 1 Minor
07/09 AM 3.2/ 3.7 -0.6/-0.1 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
07/09 PM 4.5/ 5.0 0.7/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
08/11 AM 3.4/ 3.9 -0.5/ 0.0 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
08/10 PM 4.5/ 5.0 0.7/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
09/11 AM 3.7/ 4.2 -0.2/ 0.3 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
Provincetown Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.9 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/08 PM 10.7/11.2 0.6/ 1.1 0.6/ 1.1 3 None
07/08 AM 8.9/ 9.4 -1.3/-0.8 0.2/ 0.8 2 None
07/09 PM 10.4/10.9 0.2/ 0.8 0.2/ 0.7 2 None
08/09 AM 9.1/ 9.6 -1.1/-0.6 0.2/ 0.7 1-2 None
08/10 PM 10.6/11.1 0.5/ 1.0 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
09/10 AM 9.7/10.2 -0.5/ 0.0 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
Dennis - Sesuit Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.5 ft, Major 16.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/08 PM 11.2/11.7 0.7/ 1.1 0.6/ 1.1 2 None
07/08 AM 9.5/10.0 -1.1/-0.6 0.4/ 0.9 2 None
07/09 PM 11.1/11.6 0.6/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
08/09 AM 9.8/10.3 -0.8/-0.2 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
08/10 PM 11.3/11.8 0.8/ 1.3 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
09/10 AM 10.4/10.9 -0.2/ 0.3 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
Sandwich Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/07 PM 9.5/10.0 -0.9/-0.4 0.7/ 1.1 1 None
07/08 AM 7.8/ 8.4 -2.5/-2.0 0.4/ 0.9 2 None
07/09 PM 9.3/ 9.8 -1.1/-0.6 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
08/09 AM 8.2/ 8.7 -2.2/-1.7 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
08/10 PM 9.5/10.0 -0.9/-0.4 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
09/10 AM 8.7/ 9.2 -1.7/-1.2 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
Wings Neck
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.5 ft, Moderate 9.0 ft, Major 11.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 4.6 ft, Major 7.1 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/05 PM 5.2/ 5.7 0.8/ 1.3 0.9/ 1.4 1 None
07/05 AM 4.0/ 4.5 -0.5/ 0.0 0.4/ 0.9 1 None
07/06 PM 4.9/ 5.4 0.5/ 1.0 0.5/ 1.0 1 None
08/07 AM 4.0/ 4.5 -0.5/ 0.0 0.1/ 0.6 1 None
08/07 PM 4.7/ 5.2 0.4/ 0.9 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
09/07 AM 4.5/ 5.0 0.1/ 0.6 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
Edgartown
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.0 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/08 PM 3.5/ 4.0 0.8/ 1.3 0.7/ 1.1 1 None
07/09 AM 2.2/ 2.7 -0.5/ 0.0 0.2/ 0.8 1-2 None
07/09 PM 3.2/ 3.7 0.5/ 1.0 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
08/10 AM 2.2/ 2.7 -0.6/-0.1 0.1/ 0.6 1 None
08/10 PM 3.1/ 3.6 0.4/ 0.9 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
09/11 AM 2.3/ 2.8 -0.3/ 0.2 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
Vineyard Haven
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/07 PM 2.7/ 3.2 0.7/ 1.1 0.7/ 1.1 1 None
07/08 AM 1.9/ 2.3 -0.2/ 0.3 0.2/ 0.8 1 None
07/08 PM 2.2/ 2.7 0.2/ 0.8 0.4/ 0.9 1 None
08/09 AM 1.8/ 2.2 -0.2/ 0.2 0.1/ 0.6 1 None
08/10 PM 2.2/ 2.7 0.2/ 0.8 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
09/11 AM 2.1/ 2.6 0.1/ 0.6 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
Nantucket Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 6.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/09 PM 4.7/ 5.2 1.1/ 1.6 0.7/ 1.1 2-3 None
07/09 AM 3.2/ 3.7 -0.5/ 0.0 0.2/ 0.8 2-3 None
07/10 PM 4.2/ 4.7 0.6/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.7 2 None
08/10 AM 3.2/ 3.7 -0.5/ 0.0 0.2/ 0.7 2 None
08/11 PM 4.2/ 4.7 0.6/ 1.1 0.2/ 0.7 1 None
09/11 AM 3.4/ 3.9 -0.2/ 0.2 0.2/ 0.7 1-2 None
&&
$$
MAZ007-014>016-019-070000-
/O.CON.KBOX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-260907T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
202 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA,
Eastern Norfolk MA and Eastern Plymouth MA Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this 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.
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2:14 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 42 hr | |
| Sep 5, 1:46 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket | 9 hr |
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Rip Current Statements in Massachusetts, 2026Every rip current statement in 2026
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.