I have sailed the south side fishing the south drop. The day we fished there it was definitely more sporty than the channel but certainly wasn't bad. The forecast was about what StormJib showed. Waves were 4-6 with a few bigger ones mixed in. Just keep in mind that it is more the dominant period that makes it rough. 4-6 with a 10 second period is nothing like 4-6 with with less distance between the waves.