The weather forecast is perfect for a day at the beach this July 4th. But more than 20 lakes and ponds are closed for swimming across Massachusetts on Friday. The closures are mostly due to high levels of bacteria in the water.

Over 20 beaches in Massachusetts are closed on July 4 across the state, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Interactive Beach Water Quality Dashboard. A total of 22 beaches are closed in towns such as Ashby, Beverly, Dartmouth and Salem.

After the heat wave in Massachusetts this week, you may be in the mood to spend a day at the beach this weekend. However, if you're planning a weekend beach trip, you'll want to avoid the beaches closed due to unsafe swimming water.