A high tide line in Ponce Inlet shows just how far the water is reaching, just inches from the dunes. In Daytona Beach, waves are pushing all the way up to the seawall. For locals, this is nothing new.

"I’ve been here for four or five hurricanes, and between the last two in 2024, this beach has lost probably 12 feet of sand," said David Majurczea, a longtime area resident. Latest Forecast

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During hurricane season, erosion is a reality along the coast. "This has been here for millions of years," said another resident. It’s not going anywhere. It might change a little bit, but it’s not going to be total devastation."

Even though Hurricane Erin is hundreds of miles away, the coast is feeling its effects. Beach Safety Deputy Chief AJ Mil

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