i'm a total L plater at SUP....but had a go at scarborough beach on a very small day with a slight offshore breeze and it was poifect for L .but if it got too big at scarbs you'd be asking for board snappage.
i suppose , mid week days at good long board spots would be the go ...if you wanted crowdfreee...isolators,cables etc....OR stand up and paddle to some outer reefs

, just make sure the wind aint TOO strong for the journey back!!!!
but as i said only tried it twice so i could be talking complete sh%t