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High Surf Advisory — Southern Bristol, MA, Southern Plymouth, MA, Barnstable, MA, Dukes, MA, Nantucket, MA, Washington, RI, Newport, RI, Block Island, RI
Issued
5:00 AM CDT · Wed, Jul 22 2026
Expires
7:00 PM CDT · Thu, Jul 23 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KBOX

Affected Areas

Southern Bristol, MA Southern Plymouth, MA Barnstable, MA Dukes, MA Nantucket, MA Washington, RI Newport, RI Block Island, RI

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 10 feet expected in the
surf zone.

* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA,
Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA, and Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.