Jose set its sights on New Jersey Tuesday.

Although the storm did not make a direct hit on the Garden State, parts of New Jersey still felt some of Jose’s effects. Winds gusts were over 30 mph in some areas along the coast, and the beaches were pummeled by rough surf.

High tide caused waves to erode parts of the beaches at Avon-by-the-Sea. The water reached up to the boardwalk in certain areas, as well.

New Jersey residents who frequent the state’s beaches said erosion was their greatest concern as Jose approached.

"It does look like its churning up some of the sand there. And I don't know how much worse it'll get, but it's got a good start here,” said Aurora Schlegel, of Long Branch.

Indeed Jose took several feet of sand from Risden's Beach in Point Pleasant Beach, with waves reaching the boardwalk.

Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Stephen Reid said he has been on the phone with the Army Corps of Engineers nearly begging them to get work on the beach’s inlet wall started as soon as possible. He said Jose took even more of the dirt and sand and swept it out into the inlet and the Manasquan River. 

Reid said the work is scheduled to begin by the end of October.

The storm also caused some other damage around the state. The very front of the Belmar Fishing Club Pier buckled under the weight of rough waves caused by the storm. The pier was recently rebuilt after it was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.

"This is relatively new. It was built up to code and specs, but it's clear to see the one stringer and three poles have all failed," Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty said.

Some brave beachgoers tried to partake in some water sports, but the rough surf meant that they didn’t last long before having to call it a day.

Forecasters feared that the high tide would bring some coastal flooding, but there did not seem to be any reports of any serious flooding.

While the Hudson Valley may not be getting the brunt of Jose, parts of New York felt the effects from the storm Tuesday.

Weather conditions were expected to improve for Wednesday.