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.

August at Car-rille offers surfable conditions, though with some variability. The average swell height is 0.9m with a decent period of 7.2s, providing reasonably clean and rideable waves, albeit on the smaller side. The dominant swell directions are WSW and SW, contributing the largest proportion of waves in the 0.5-2.5m range, with WSW swells making up the bulk of surfable conditions (peaking around 1-1.5m). Smaller contributions from W and SSW swells add diversity, but anything above 2.5m is rare. Wind conditions are mixed, with only 25% of days offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds. The predominant winds come from the S to SSE at 10-30kph, which can create choppy or onshore conditions, especially with stronger southerly winds. However, there are occasional lighter wind windows, primarily from the N, NNE, or ENE, which can clean up the waves if they coincide with swell. Overall, August is surfable with smaller but consistent waves, best suited for intermediate surfers. Optimal sessions rely on timing the WSW swells with lighter wind periods, particularly early mornings before the southerly winds pick up.