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Lido Beach Surf Forecast, New York

New York

Pacific Blvd3-4ftLaurelton Blvd3-4ftWest End3-4ft
Lido Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
3-4+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.05s
Wind
18mph
S / Gusts 32mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
6.0ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, 13mph from the SSW, poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|10-16mph SSW
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with moderate NE wind around 12mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|12-15mph ENE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Lido Beach Surf 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

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Lido Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Lido Beach?
The current wave height at Lido Beach is 3-4+ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is S at 18mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Lido Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Lido Beach is 3-4+ft, produced by a 6ft S wind swell swell at 7s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Lido Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Lido Beach is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 4ft waves, a 6.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.