Car-rille - surf spot statistics

Car-rillo in the Philippines is primarily a windswell-dominated spot with minimal ground swell influence, mostly under 4% year-round. The best surf conditions occur from November to February, when windswell activity is highest (75-83%) and swell size peaks (0.9-1.1m). December stands out with the largest waves (1.1m mean swell size), 83% windswell likelihood, and the most favorable wind conditions (55% good winds). January follows closely with similar swell size (1.0m) and slightly lower but still decent wind stats (49% favorable). Early season (October) and late season (February) offer transitional conditions—October has improving winds (38% good) while February's swell consistency remains solid (69% windswell) despite deteriorating winds. From March through September, conditions weaken significantly: swell probability drops below 70%, mean sizes fall to 0.5-0.8m, and onshore winds dominate (71-86% unfavorable). April-May are particularly poor, with minimal swell (32-37% windswell) and the worst wind stats (81-86% bad). For surfers prioritizing size and consistency, December-January is the clear prime window, though November and February can deliver worthwhile sessions with slightly more wind variability. Avoid mid-year (April-August) unless surfing small, onshore waves is acceptable.

April at Car-rille offers generally small but rideable conditions for surfers. The average swell height is modest at 0.5m with a period of 5.4s, indicating weak to fair energy in the waves. The majority of swells come from the N to NNW, with the largest contributions in the 0-0.5m range (over 36%) and some slightly bigger sets in the 0.5-1.5m range (20-3.6%). Larger waves above 1.5m are rare, occurring less than 1% of the time. Winds are a mixed bag—only 19% of the time are they truly favorable for surfing, mostly lighter and variable. SE and NW winds dominate at moderate speeds (10-30kph), which can create chop, especially when combined with the predominant swell directions. Overall, expect small, playful waves best suited for beginners or longboarders, with occasional cleaner sessions when winds align offshore. Patience will be key for scoring the best conditions.