Carrizalillo Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSE, S, SSW, SW
Wind
N, NE
Surf Height
Waist to head high
Tide
All tides
Carrizalillo Surf Guide
Carrizalillo Village is accented by a stunning, secluded cove splattered with palm-frond palapas and mellow right and lefthanders peeling along the steep headlands to the north and south. On smaller swells, Carrizalillo is really best for beginners.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginner to intermediate
Local Vibe
Doable
Mellow, but respect the locals.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Depends on conditions.
Spot Rating
Poor
Fun but never great.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Pretty mellow most days, and both the left and right on either side of the bay have a deep channel adjacent the breaks.
Water Quality
Clean
Typically pretty clean.
Hazards
Errant longboards, rocks, stairs.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Easy to find, but you have to traverse a fair amount of steps.
Bottom
Sand, scattered rocks
Best Season
March-October
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