NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- When it comes to our beaches, the extra-tropical storm off the Atlantic coast may cause even more damage than a hurricane. Volusia County officials are getting a little concerned about homes that have no sea wall.

When the sun came up in New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday, beachgoers saw quite a sight. High waves pounded the sand and lapped at the seawall. It was enough to impress even the most experienced surfers.

"I've never seen it this big," said surfer Ryan Sedang.

The Atlantic low pressure system was battering Volusia County’s beaches, Tuesday, and county officials said it's hard to predict how much erosion it could cause.

The winds coming from the north and northeast have a history of sucking Volusia's sand out to sea. The unusual waves have some who stay along the coast feeling a little uneasy.

Lifeguards warned swimmers to stay out of the water with the heavy seas creating extremely dangerous rip currents.

The warnings couldn't keep everyone away. The waves, that some say rival surf from a hurricane or tropical storm, are an amazing sight. There's not much more people along the coast can do but watch and wait.

County officials said, over time, the beach can repair itself. It may take a year or so, but eventually the sand will come back. That is, unless another store comes later this year and washes more sand away.