Surf: General: Sumner Avenue and nearby breaks offer fun, lined-up surf on most small- to medium-size swells. A nice, out-of-the-way spot with no parking meters or beach tags, it's primarily a fun summer-longboarding break. Waves are not very powerful. Surfing is allowed all day in the summer. It can be clogged with logs on a small summer swell and empty in the off-season. Tides: Mid-high generally best Size: Waist high-well overhead Wind: NW Swell: NE to SE Bottom: Sand Paddling: Mellow to moderate, depends on the swell. Spot Rating: Fun on the right day. Access: Easy, but toughest in the summer months. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Light to moderate. Local Vibe: Mellow to moderate. Environment: Pretty clean overall. Hazards: Submerged pilings. Season: September through March