Surfers Cautioned: Hurricane Erin Brings Perilous Waves to Charleston

Surfers cautioned: Hurricane Erin brings perilous waves to Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Surfers are flocking to the beaches for Hurricane Erin's swell, but to stay stoked and safe out there, there are some important risk factors they should keep in mind. According to Surfline, some Lowcountry beaches are forecasting some sets to reach a high of eight feet tomorrow evening. That's an overhead wave that can be dangerous even for an experienced Charlestonian surfer. These conditions are rare for Charleston, a…

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