Cotton Trees
Cotton Trees is the crown jewel of Robertsport, a long left point that can offer rides of half a mile or more when conditions align. The wave breaks beneath towering cotton trees in the primary rainforest, creating one of surfing's most unique settings. When SW swells arrive during the rainy season, the wave peels perfectly along the point, offering endless walls and the occasional barrel section. This is world-class surfing in one of the world's most remote locations.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 240°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 20° - 80°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Crown jewel of Robertsport. Can connect for half-mile rides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Cotton Trees?
Cotton Trees works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Cotton Trees?
Offshore wind at Cotton Trees blows from the NE (45°). Anything in the 20° to 80° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Cotton Trees?
Cotton Trees wants SSW swell (180° to 240°) between 1.2m and 3m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Cotton Trees?
The main season at Cotton Trees is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Mar, Nov. SW swell season. Rainy season best.
How do I get to Cotton Trees?
Fly into ROB, then allow about 120 minutes by road. Crown jewel of Robertsport. Can connect for half-mile rides.
What kind of wave is Cotton Trees?
Cotton Trees is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
SW swell season. Rainy season best.
Getting There
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