Overview
Lido's Left is a fast, hollow left that bends along a reef and throws up a few sections as it wraps through the inside. It breaks over shallow dead coral with a bit of sand around, so it suits intermediate to expert surfers rather than beginners, who are better off on the easy rides at Town Beach. The reef sits close to the surface, and this is one of the most consistent waves in Papua New Guinea.
When It Works
The wave draws swell from northwest through northeast, with northwest (NW) swell the best match. It works from 0.9 m / 3 ft to 3 m / 10 ft, and different sections come to life depending on the swell direction. Thanks to that consistency, it can be surfed just about every afternoon, even when the northwest wind picks up.
Wind and Tide
Look for a southwest (SW) offshore wind. The reef works through most of the tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
This is an expert-level wave, and the lineup stays fairly quiet.
Access
Getting out means a long paddle or a short boat ride.
