this beach had a few people on it on a Thursday afternoon, and they all cleared out at about 4:00. There seemed to be a lifeguard, the area was roped off for swimming, and lots of people were in the water. it's very calm as it's behind the brake water. If you're looking for something with more waves go north out of town along the shore and there is a bigger beach after the grand mar e hotel and be even beyond the oil processing plant. I saw a couple people with surfboards so maybe the surfing is pretty decent there.