Hurricane Erin is passing offshore and generating dangerous rip currents, high surf, and large breaking waves along Massachusetts coasts. Multiple beaches, including Nantucket's south shore, South Beach on Martha's Vineyard, Westport beaches, Minot Beach, and Peggotty Beach, have been closed to swimming. The National Weather Service issued a High Surf Advisory for the South Coast, Cape, and the Islands and warned of life‑threatening swimming and surfing conditions. Boaters face hazardous wind and wave conditions for small vessels with waves of five feet or more possible. Local officials urge people to stay out of the water and remain alert.
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for the South Coast, Cape, and the Islands, warning that impacts from Hurricane Erin will bring life-threatening swimming and surfing conditions. Boaters are also be warned that the wind and wave conditions will be hazardous for small vessels, with waves of five feet or more possible. "Large breaking waves increasing through tomorrow afternoon and evening," service forecasters said. "Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions expected along with localized beach erosion."
Massachusetts officials issued warnings on Wednesday that the state's coastline will see dangerous rip currents and high surf as Hurricane Erin continues its brush with the East Coast. Several beaches in the state have already been closed to swimming. The Nantucket Harbormaster said Wednesday morning that all of the island's south shore beaches are closed to swimming due to dangerous water conditions.
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