Occasionally there are stronger days. The waves are typically head high to mast high in the early spring. As the season progresses, the waves tend to get smaller and more manageable. Summer winds are lighter, usually in the 5.0 to 5.5 range. In the summer the waves can get downright playful.
Fall winds are the lightest and least consistent.
The waves trend upward the closer it gets to winter. Cold in the early spring. Cool in the late spring and summer. A full wetsuit is standard throughout the entire season. Booties and a hood might also be nice if you get cold easily.