Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Because of its large size , Grace generated large swells along the East Coast of the United States ; combined with abnormally high tides , these waves reached at least 15 f. Despite minor beach erosion , no substantial property damage occurred , although Carolina Beach , North Carolina , lost about 1 f of sand .
Simplified: Despite minor beach erosion , no bad property damage occurred . However , Carolina Beach , North Carolina lost about 1 f of sand .