If the swell is small there is not much current. Its the shore dump that can be lethal. Just look for a spot where the shore dump is a bit softer often where there is a rip.
I still sail there but usually a bit north at the Marina Mirage car park. It can be good but often only the first day of a big southerly or SE. 2nd or 3rd day too much sweep or swell gets too big. Not too many kiters and there is a load of space so no chance of crowding! Ok on a NE as well but they don't seem as strong at the North end of the coast the last few years.