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Lido Beach Surf Forecast

New York

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Lido Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.35s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 9sE
Wind Swell
3.2ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Lido Beach is a mellow sand-bottom beach break on the South Shore of Long Island, New York, facing south toward the Atlantic Ocean and offering beginner-friendly waves that rarely grow intimidating. The spot picks up south and south-southeast swells generated by Atlantic storms and hurricanes, with fall delivering the most consistent and powerful surf as low-pressure systems track up the East Coast. Its wide, sandy beach and relatively forgiving shore break make it a popular entry point for new surfers in the New York metro area, while occasional overhead sets during hurricane swells can challenge more experienced riders.

Strong rip currentsCrowded lineup in summerJellyfishLifeguard restrictionsFlat spells

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, glassy conditions, poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on S swell at 7s with glassy conditions. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Lido Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Lido Beach?
The current wave height at Lido Beach is 1-2+ft with a 4.35s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Lido Beach surf forecast?
Our Lido Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.