Long Sands

Long Sands is a beach break in York, ME, covered by a free live cam from Liquid Dreams Surf Shop.

About the Break

Long Sands is a beach break best suited for beginner to intermediate surfers. It’s exposed and consistent, with waves ranging from small mushy rollers in summer to punchy overhead surf during northeast storm swells. Parking can be tight in summer — go early. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.

Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks

Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Liquid Dreams Surf Shop, a surf retail and rental shop with two Maine locations (Ogunquit and York), renting surfboards, wetsuits, and paddleboards and offering lessons and camps. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Long Sands sits on the Atlantic coast in York, York County, Maine. See the Maine surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Long Sands surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Liquid Dreams Surf Shop in York, ME — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.