Question about fishing Dana

[hook1fred]

Not looking for specific spots just general info. My original plan for this Sunday was hit La Jolla but predicted swell conditions kinda made me change my plans. New plans are to fish Dana for the first time and go after Hali's. I plan on either catching bait or if I'm short on time swinging by the barge and buying some. Now my question is since I've never fished out there before when leaving the harbor do you guys turn left, right or straight out. Also if there is a swell how would leaving the harbor be as far as waves. Since I've never fished out there any info would be cool thanks guys