Red Tree Reef - surf spot statistics

Red Tree Reef is a reliable year-round surf spot, but the best conditions for surfers are concentrated in the winter and early spring months. From November through February, the swell consistency is excellent, with ground swell dominance (67%–82%) and minimal no-swell days. December and January stand out as prime months, offering the largest mean swell sizes (2.8m and 2.4m, respectively). However, these months also come with challenging wind conditions—bad winds prevail over 80% of the time, making clean sessions less frequent. February and March still provide solid swell (2.2m–2.0m) with slightly improved wind percentages (23% good wind days). April marks a transition, with ground swell decreasing (59%) and wind conditions marginally better (29% good winds). The summer months (May–September) see smaller swells (1.1m–1.6m) and a higher mix of wind swell, making conditions less ideal for advanced surfers. October brings a return of larger swells (2.1m) but retains poor wind reliability (79% bad winds). For the best balance of size and fewer onshore days, late winter and early spring (February–April) offer the most favorable trade-offs, though patience is needed for clean windows.

February at Red Tree Reef offers solid surf conditions with a mean swell height of 2.2m and a strong average period of 12.4s, indicating powerful, well-organized waves. The predominant swell directions are WSW, SW, and SSW, which align well with the break, producing rideable waves (1.5m+) over 60% of the time. The wind is surfable only 23% of the month, with the best chances coming from easterly quadrants (E-ENE), offering lighter offshore or cross-offshore flow. However, strong onshore winds (SSE-SW) are frequent, particularly in the 20-40kph range, which can degrade wave quality. Expect the biggest and cleanest sessions when long-period SSW-WSW swells coincide with NE-ENE winds. Overall, February delivers consistent, powerful surf but demands patience for ideal wind conditions.