Hurricane Erin may have been miles away from New Jersey, but the storm’s effects impacted the Garden State.

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for New Jersey on Thursday afternoon ahead of the storm.

“We are expecting coastal and flash flooding, along with high surf and rip currents. Please monitor weather forecasts and stay informed on evacuation protocols, especially if you’re down the Shore,” Murphy wrote in a post on X.

Flooding on the main boulevard on Long Beach Island got progressively worse as the day went on. The bay overflowed and pushed water onto the street by the Bay Beach Yacht Club.

Out along the beach, water came about 10-15 feet inland after high tide.

Beaches along the coast were closed to swimming on Thursday due to the rough surf from the storm.

“These waves are 6,7, 10 feet tall and they’re dropping right on the sandbar. So, speaking from experience, it’s not fun at all,” said lifeguard Jack Duncan.

“You know that you have to have respect for that water because you don’t want to go near it. You really don’t,” said Lori Sadwith, of Monmouth Beach.

Friday’s weather is expected to be much improved, but the ocean is still expected to be rough.

Beachgoers are urged to use caution and to refrain from swimming.