I only hit the undertow before 2 on weekdays.
Today Donna and I were there before 9 am... empty parking lot.

After 4 or on weekends I don't think it is do-able at the tow.
I would park at Blue flag and ride there.
PaG is usually good, but, sometimes (like today) the current is outgoing and is gonna work against you the closer to the inlet you get, so Blue flag would be better.