The forecast does not call for Hurricane Erin to get too close to Massachusetts, but the storm is causing some beaches to close for swimming as it could create big waves and dangerous rip currents on the coast.

Gov. Maura Healey asked residents on the coast to "stay safe and alert" as Erin passes by.

"Rip currents and high surfs are a serious threat to swimmers," the governor said in a statement. "Please be careful while the storm passes through our region and keep an eye out for neighbors who might need assistance."   

Healey noted that many state beaches are in the "high risk" area of the National Weather Service's surf zone forecast. High surf advisories are in effect through Friday and may extend through the weekend, the governor's office said.

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency said "inexperienced swimmers should avoid the water due to dangerous surf conditions." Double red flags at a beach mean it is closed for swimming.

Below is a list of beaches that have announced closures related to Hurricane Erin.

Cape Cod beaches

The Cape Cod National Seashore says its beaches are seeing "high surf, rip currents, and hazardous swimming conditions."

"For visitor safety, lifeguards have closed the water to all recreational activities at park beaches," the park said. 

Access to the off-road vehicle corridor will close at 6 p.m. Thursday, the park said.

Nantucket beaches

Nantucket is closing all south shore beaches for swimming on Wednesday and Thursday. The closed beaches include Surfside, Cisco, Miacomet, Nobadeer, Ladies and Madaket beaches. 

"Please stay out of the water! Life threatening rip currents and dangerous surf across the south shore of Nantucket from Hurricane Erin!" the Nantucket Harbormaster posted.

Martha's Vineyard beaches

On Martha's Vineyard, South Beach will be closed to swimming. Lifeguards and rangers will not be on the beach for their own safety. 

South Coast beaches

On the South Coast, Westport beaches are closed for swimming due to "dangerous surf conditions and rip currents." The beaches will be open to walkers.

The Horseneck Beach parking lot is closing at 6 p.m. Wednesday, police said. 

South Shore beaches

Minot Beach and Peggotty Beach in Scituate were closed Monday due to rough water conditions. The town said "we strongly advise everyone to stay out of the water completely" until conditions improve.