Cotton Tree Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.75° N 11.38° W

Cotton Tree Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cotton Tree sea temperature is
27.1° C
0.4° 

Cotton Tree surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cotton Tree surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Aug 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 19th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 19th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 19th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cotton Tree over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
12
1
S
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1323
1010
930
765
595
793
679
534
278
274
215
320
380
235
217
166
438
247
93
66
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
10
SSW
5
SW
15
SW
20
SW
5
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SW
15
SW
10
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
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cross-on
on
on
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glassy
on
on
on
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on
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cross-on
High Tide
10:59PM1.01m
11:01AM1.02m
11:56PM0.94m
11:53AM0.90m
1:13AM0.89m
1:09PM0.83m
2:40AM0.89m
2:38PM0.82m
3:50AM0.94m
3:48PM0.86m
4:41AM1.03m
4:38PM0.93m
Low Tide
4:36PM0.27m
4:46AM0.41m
5:19PM0.34m
5:40AM0.49m
6:13PM0.39m
6:55AM0.55m
7:27PM0.42m
8:37AM0.56m
8:50PM0.41m
9:59AM0.52m
9:55PM0.36m
10:49AM0.46m
10:41PM0.29m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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