Surf: General: Old Man's is a righthander, predominantly. It's a rolling wave that acts like a small reef pass, taking the prevailing wind side-offshore and throwing an occasional lip over a shallow section. Tides: Mid. Size: Knee high to overhead Wind: N, NW Swell: SSE, S, SSW Bottom: Sand and rock. Paddling: Light Spot Rating: Fun shape, never critical. Access: Park right there. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Heavy at all times. Local Vibe: Not much; it's a known beginner spot. Environment: Clean Hazards: Beginning surfers. Season: April-October