Atlantic City, Wildwood, Margate, and Ocean City are among the towns that have banned ocean swimming as the hurricane moves north.

Hurricane Erin is on track to stay offshore but still bring dangerous rip currents to New York and New Jersey beaches.

Despite red flags warning swimmers not to get in the ocean, some surfers couldn't resist the waves being churned up as Hurricane Erin prepares to pass by offshore. Ross DiMattei reports and breaks down where swimming bans are in place.