Best months for intermediate surfers: December to January. The water goes from about 13 °C in January (5/4 mm hooded) to 17 °C in September (4/3 mm fullsuit). Best-known spots: Ocean Beach.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 °C |
| Feb | 8 | 0 | 0 | 13 °C |
| Mar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 °C |
| Apr | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 °C |
| May | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 °C |
| Jun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 °C |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 °C |
| Aug | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 °C |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 °C |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 °C |
| Nov | 8 | 0 | 0 | 14 °C |
| Dec | 11 | 0 | 0 | 13 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the 2 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.