Robertsport
A quiet surf town on Liberia's Atlantic coast, known for its long beach and for Lake Piso, a crater lake nearby.
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Robertsport is a small coastal town in Grand Cape Mount County, in the far northwest of Liberia, on the Atlantic. Its long sandy beach has drawn surfers for years, and Lake Piso, a crater lake, lies nearby. Daily life centers on the beach, the fishing boats and the road from Monrovia, the capital.
Most travelers come for the surfing and a slower pace than the capital. The trip suits people who are happy with simple lodging and local food and who plan to spend most days by the water. It suits less well anyone who wants nightlife or a packed sightseeing schedule, because road travel is slow and conditions change. The dry season is the easiest time to travel, and a stay of a few days is enough to cover the beach, the lake and a day in the water.
Robertsport in five
- Carry US dollars and small notesUS dollars are widely used in Liberia alongside the Liberian dollar. Bring small notes, since change can be hard to get in Robertsport.Money and costs
- Set up a local SIM before the coastBuy a SIM from a Liberian operator before you leave, since signal is patchy outside the main towns. Keep offline maps saved.Phones and eSIM
- Hire a driver with a 4x4 for the roadThe road from Monrovia to Robertsport is long and rough, and the rains make it slower. Arrange the driver through your host or hotel before you travel.Getting around
- Get insurance that covers evacuationMedical care in remote coastal towns is limited. Check that your policy covers transfer to Monrovia or abroad, and keep the policy number on your phone.Travel insurance
- Pack a headlamp and a power bankPower can be unreliable in small coastal towns. A headlamp and a fully charged power bank will keep you moving after dark.
Need to know
- Currency
- Liberian dollar (LRD); US dollars widely used
- Entry
- Visa needed for most visitors; check with a Liberian embassy
- Emergency
- Not verified here; ask your hotel or embassy for numbers
- Tipping
- Small tips appreciated, not required
- Time
- UTC+0, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryDry, dusty
- FebruaryHarmattan haze
- MarchDry, hot
- AprilDry, before rains
- MayRains begin
- JuneHeavy rain
- JulyHeavy rain
- AugustHeavy rain
- SeptemberHeavy rain
- OctoberRains easing
- NovemberDry season begins
- DecemberHarmattan begins
Right now in Robertsport
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 32°
- Humidity
- 97%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 95%
Robertsport
08:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today29°24°95%Monday: Rain. High 29°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 95%.
- Tue29°23°87%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 87%.
- Wed30°23°100%Wednesday: Rain. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Thu30°23°80%Thursday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 80%.
- Fri30°24°90%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 90%.
- Sat30°25°96%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 96%.
- Sun30°25°92%Sunday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 92%.
Updated 08:14 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 170.5 LRD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Monroviaseveral hours by road, longer in the rainsThe capital, with the main international airport and major banks. A long drive, so plan an overnight.Read the guide
- Cape Mount National Parkshort drive from town; ask your driverA coastal forest reserve. Ask about access and guides before you set out.
- Lake Pisoshort drive from town; ask your driverA crater lake near town, good for a swim away from the beach.
Before you go to Robertsport
Rules for Robertsport, checked
- Liberia requires a visa for most visitors. Check entry rules with a Liberian embassy or consulate before you fly, since they can change.
- Check the yellow fever certificate rule with a travel clinic or the Liberian embassy before you travel, and carry the certificate if it applies.
- Ask before you photograph people, and avoid photographing police or government buildings.
Plan around Robertsport
Cities, roads, entry rules and money
Read the guideMoney and costsPaying in US and Liberian dollars, and cash planning
Read the guideVisas and entryWhat to check before you apply or fly
Read the guideGetting aroundRoad options from Monrovia and driver hire
Read the guideWhere to stayBeach lodges, guesthouses and quieter bases
Read the guideRobertsport FAQ
Is Robertsport worth visiting?
Yes, for surfing, a long beach and a slow pace. Plan several nights, because the road from Monrovia takes hours.
How do you get to Robertsport from Monrovia?
By road, usually in a hired car or 4x4 with a driver. The trip takes several hours and is slower in the rainy season, so arrange the driver before you leave.
When is the best time to visit Robertsport?
The dry season, roughly from November to April, when the road is easier. The heaviest rains fall from about June to September.
Do I need a visa for Liberia?
Most visitors do. Check the rules with a Liberian embassy or consulate before you fly, since they can change.
Can you pay by card in Robertsport?
Usually not. Bring cash in US dollars and Liberian dollars, in small notes, because change is hard to get.
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Robertsport?
For the rainy season and the rough sections, yes. Ask for a driver with a 4x4, not a sedan.