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Lido

Vanimo, Papua New Guinea
🪸Sharp reef🏝️Remote🦈Sharks

Lido is Papua New Guinea's most famous wave—a quality right-hand reef break near Vanimo that captures rare northwest swells during the monsoon season. The wave has been featured in surf media for decades, drawing adventurous travelers willing to navigate PNG's challenging infrastructure for uncrowded perfection. When northwest swells push through during the wet season, Lido transforms into a mechanical reef setup that rivals more established destinations. The setting is raw and remote, with friendly villagers and a frontier atmosphere that makes every session feel like discovery.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NNW (330°)
Direction range
300° - 360°
Size range
1m - 2.5m
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
S (180°)
Offshore range
140° - 220°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid to high
Optimal range
0.5m - 1.5m

Water temp

29°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

1/10

Access: Fly from Port Moresby. Small town infrastructure.

Getting There

Airport
VAI
Drive time
10 min

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Apr, Oct

NW monsoon season. Pacific storms send NW swells.

Data Quality

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Verified by Surf-forecast, Tracks Magazine