Yeah, waves were pretty big too where I fished. Never fished the places you mentioned, sorry, no input there. I tend to keep it really simple and I really only target perch. I use a simple set up, weight at the bottom, and I go anywhere between 2 ounces all the way up to 4, based on conditions, I want to make sure waves don't throw my set up back to the shore too fast. I set up two hooks first one about 12 to 18 inches above the weight and the other a further 12 inches up. I use Gulp red worms almost exclusively, although I've done well with live shrimp. I almost always fish the incoming tide, start about 2 to 3 hours before high tide, fish through incoming. Tons of places along the beach, nothing special. Remember, you don't need cast way out there, actually, I get most of my fish closer to shore than you would think. Cast out, work your way in slowly. I have caught large fish in knee deep water.
As far as exact location, I was right in front of the public bathrooms off 32nd to the left off the hotel as you looking at the ocean. I tend to work an area, if I don't get any bites for 3 casts or so, I move a bit, these fish school.
Good luck, I hope this helps.
