Cutting Point
Cutting Point is named for the channel that cuts through the reef, providing a convenient paddle-out even on bigger days. The wave is a quality left that offers long walls and the occasional barrel section when conditions come together. Like all the Robertsport points, it benefits from SW swells during the rainy season and is largely uncrowded.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 240°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 20° - 80°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Named for cutting channel. Quality waves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Cutting Point?
Cutting Point is a point break in Robertsport, Liberia, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Cutting Point?
Cutting Point picks up swell from the S round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Cutting Point?
A NE wind is dead offshore at Cutting Point, and anything from the NNE round to the E keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Cutting Point?
Cutting Point is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.8m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Cutting Point?
The most reliable run of swell at Cutting Point comes Apr to Oct. There's a second window in Mar and Nov too. SW swell season. Named for cutting channel.
How cold is the water at Cutting Point?
The water at Cutting Point averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Cutting Point good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Named for cutting channel. Quality waves.
How do I get to Cutting Point?
The nearest airport on our list is ROB, then it's roughly a 2-hour drive. Named for cutting channel. Quality waves.
What other surf spots are near Cutting Point?
The closest breaks we track are Cotton Trees (0.9 km), Camp Point (1.3 km) and Shipwreck (Robertsport) (1.8 km), handy when Cutting Point isn't working. We track 8 spots around Robertsport in total.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
SW swell season. Named for cutting channel.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Cotton Trees
🌳 Half-mile lefts • Rainforest backdrop • Liberia's crown jewel
Camp Point
⛺ Forgiving left point • Sandy bottom • Intermediate-friendly
Shipwreck (Robertsport)
🚢 Named for the wreck • Powerful reef left • Consistent barrels
Jocoli (El Loco)
🚶 30-min walk reward • Consistent left • Performance walls
Cassava Point
🥔 Long peeling lefts • Warm water paradise • Uncrowded perfection
Fisherman's Point
🚣 Gateway to Robertsport • Hollow rights • Fishermen's launch point