Strong winds and waves at Chic’s Beach in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The conditions in Virginia Beach have not been affected too much by Hurricane Erin.

People were still out at Chic’s Beach to look at the large waves, including one surfer who told 10 On Your Side he went to Hampton earlier and argued the waves were stronger in Virginia Beach.

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“It’s been windy, but wind makes waves, so we know that. And so, we get the jitters, and we get excited. But we have friends all over the East Coast that we’re praying for, like in Hatteras. So, we’re hoping that they get out unscathed,” said Ryan Leopold, a surfer.

Others who walk the beach daily did not let the wind stop them. In fact, it encouraged one to get up even earlier to check out the conditions…

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