Cue the dramatic music. This could be one of the most interesting weeks of waves on Long Beach Island for the year. Hurricane Erin is out there sending swell of historic proportions, and as a surf columnist, it’s my job to get people fired up and ready.

Hurricane Erin will deliver some historic swell this week. And to be honest, you will probably want to stay out of the water. (Image courtesy National Hurricane Center)
I will do my best to get you prepared … I might suggest you start by getting a big inner tube.
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