
Surf Forecasts:
Cotton Tree surf forecast from 28 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with 317 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cotton Tree this week:
The surf forecast for Cotton Tree over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cotton Tree in the next 16 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 28th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cotton Tree over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
66 | 64 | 47 | 41 | 37 | 40 | 40 | 36 | 36 | 67 | 50 | 79 | 160 | 85 | 129 | 169 | 161 | 150 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:35AM1.27m | 8:15PM1.32m | 8:21AM1.20m | 9:04PM1.28m | 9:12AM1.10m | 10:02PM1.23m | 10:15AM1.00m | 11:10PM1.18m | 11:34AM0.93m | 00:28AM1.17m | 1:05PM0.91m | 1:44AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:31AM0.14m | 1:48PM-0.02m | 2:19AM0.17m | 2:33PM0.04m | 3:12AM0.23m | 3:22PM0.12m | 4:13AM0.30m | 4:19PM0.22m | 5:27AM0.37m | 5:27PM0.31m | 6:54AM0.39m | 6:47PM0.37m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 7 | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 7 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
37 | 25 | 39 | 26 | 37 | 31 | 31 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 79 | 160 | 31 | 129 | 169 | 161 | 150 | 138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 7 | SSW 10 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
66 | 60 | 24 | 38 | 15 | 12 | 29 | 16 | 36 | 67 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 85 | 32 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | W 3 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
48 | 64 | 47 | 41 | 2 | 40 | 40 | 36 | 16 | 16 | 50 | 50 | 7 | 79 | 42 | 12 | 25 | 51 | 76 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1034 | 32 | 1665 | 32 | 1 | 207 | 32 | 0 | 79 | 79 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 207 | 0 | 0 | 207 | 207 |
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Information about the Cotton Tree Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cotton Tree provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cotton Tree can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cotton Tree surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cotton Tree) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cotton Tree may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Cotton Tree is 82 km (51 miles) from Monrovia. If you plan a holiday in Liberia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Monrovia. Monrovia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










