VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – As Hurricane Erin passes through the Atlantic, beach safety teams along the Central Florida coast are waving red flags to warn of strong rip currents and rough surf. Some areas are expecting waves as high as 10 feet Wednesday.

The choppy water and large waves create hazardous conditions, with hidden rip currents posing a serious risk to swimmers. In Volusia County, waves are forecasted to reach 6 to 8 feet in several spots. Brevard County is seeing even bigger surf, with reports of 10-foot waves near Cape Canaveral.

Volusia’s coastline was busy as people ventured out despite the warnings. Surfers took advantage of the rare opportunity to catch big waves this time of year.

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At Ponce Inlet, surfers like Issac Long welcomed the sw

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