Surf spot

Lido

Forecast conditions and map view for Lido in USA, North East, Long Island NY. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North East, Long Island NY
Coordinates: 40.5913, -73.6072

Metric
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Wave period (s)	5.5	4.8	4.5	4.2	4.3	4.8	3.3	3.9	4	4	3.1	3.3	3.6	3.9	3.8	4	4	4.5	4	4.3	4.9	4.8	5.9	6	5.8	6.2	5.8	3.2	3.2	3.5	3.5	3.5	2.9	3.3	4	4.4	4.8	4.8	5	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.2	4.5	4.7	5.2	4.5	3.5	3.5	3	3.4	4.3	4.3	3.2	3	3.2
Wave energy (kJ)	10	6	5	3	2	2	1	3	4	5	6	6	8	9	8	9	9	11	6	5	7	5	10	8	5	5	3	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	3	4	6	7	7	8	7	8	8	5	5	6	3	4	5	3	3	3	2	2	2	3
Wind speed (km/h)	3.3	4.9	15.6	17.7	18.1	19.6	19.9	18.9	16.5	15.7	25.6	15.3	13.8	8.3	11.3	19.8	16.3	27.1	23.8	19.4	20.6	25.5	24.6	21.8	22.4	20.8	19.5	16	19.6	18.9	16.1	15.9	8.7	9	10.5	9.5	10.6	12.1	10.6	11.4	9.5	6.7	7.1	11.9	16.9	21.1	24	24.4	20.7	16.8	17.1	18.9	14.8	6.6	10.1	24.8
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Lido Beach / Lido West (Long Island, NY) is a classic North East Atlantic beachbreak with a mix of sandbar waves and shifting peaks, located on the south shore of Long Island. It’s known more for being a fun, accessible local spot than a big-name surf destination.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak
Bottom: Sand
Vibe: Local, casual, often crowded when conditions are good
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate, with better sessions occasionally suitable for advanced surfers when swells line up

Best conditions

Swell: Works best on south and southeast swells
Wind: Northeast/offshore-ish can help clean it up; strong onshore winds from the south can make it messy
Tide: Can vary a lot depending on sandbars, but mid tide often offers the most workable waves

What to expect

Generally smaller, weaker surf unless a decent swell is in the water
Can produce clean, rideable peaks after storms or during fall/spring groundswell
Breaks can be shifty, so wave quality changes frequently
Because it’s exposed and sandy, the lineup can change from week to week

Seasonality

Fall and winter often bring the most consistent and best-quality surf on Long Island
Summer is usually smaller, but can still offer longboard and beginner-friendly sessions

Hazards / notes

Crowds on good days
Changing sandbars
Cold water much of the year, so a wetsuit is usually needed outside summer
After storms, watch for strong currents and debris