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.

November at Red Tree Reef offers fairly consistent surf with an average swell height of 2.5m and a solid 11.5s period, indicating well-formed, powerful waves. The dominant swell direction comes from the SSW to WSW, particularly in the 1.5–2.5m range, which aligns best with the spot’s setup. However, clean conditions are somewhat rare—only 7% of the time does the wind blow favorably for surfing, typically light offshore (N to NE) or side-offshore (E to SE). Strong onshore winds (SW to W) are more common, especially in the 10–50kph range, which can create choppy or blown-out conditions. For advanced surfers, the best windows are during SSW-WSW swells with lighter NW or NE winds, offering the cleanest faces. Keep an eye out for those less frequent, cleaner days when the wind cooperates with the solid groundswells.