I will only fish the surf on the low tides. For me it seems i do 80% better than on a high tide, and i Barred surf perch is what your looking for trust try small chunks of mackeral. If the fish are their they will take it. If your as cheap as I am and you want corbina go to dog beach over where Ocean Beach is and get some ghost shrimp. Then go back to what ever surf line you want to fish and you will have your pick between Barred and corbina.

Tight lines
Anchovie

ps If you want to meet me i'll be fishing ocean beach pier friday night from maybe 6:00pm to 3:00am.