Can you surf in California in Winter?

Hey
Im from B.C and Ive surfed before in Tofino :D . And im going to California for Christmas, and I wanted to surf :? but I dont know anything, so can you surf in the winter? And is it alright?
Im from B.C and Ive surfed before in Tofino :D . And im going to California for Christmas, and I wanted to surf :? but I dont know anything, so can you surf in the winter? And is it alright?