I agree, Peter .. These days I'd rather be out in 2' with a couple friends than perfect 6' and a zoo. But since you're in CR often, you should take a trip down to Pavones. It's changed a lot since internet and surf forecasts, but the end section during afternoons can still be had uncrowded.
Some lousy quality pics of Pavones ..
From our neighbors porch on the hill:
The outside take off area:
Middle section:
Inside section:
Robbie Nash had this special TV series where he'd ride the longest waves in the world. Here's 1 minute into a Pavones wave:
This is 2 minutes into the wave, passing the Cantina, approaching the fishing boat launch beach:
