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.

November at Car-rille offers moderately consistent surf with an average swell height of 1.0m and a decent period of 7.6s, providing rideable waves most of the time. The swell predominantly comes from the NNW (16.47% of waves in the 1-1.5m range), delivering the best size and energy, while smaller contributions from W, WNW, and NW add variety. Around 49% of the time, winds are favorable—generally light to moderate (below 20kph) and often blowing from the NE, ENE, or E, which helps maintain clean conditions. Stronger winds (>20kph) are rare (mostly ESE/SE, 11.19% and 9.00% respectively) but can occasionally disrupt the lineup. Expect the best sessions when NNW swells combine with offshore or light cross-shore winds, producing peaky waves in the 1-2m range. Windswell is minimal, keeping the surf relatively clean. Advanced surfers may find the occasional larger sets (2m+) from NNW, though consistency drops significantly for overhead waves. Solid mid-season conditions with a fair balance of rideable days.