Lido West
Nassau County, New York, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.6m
- Period
- 7.9s
- Wind
- 32 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
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Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · High in 1h565-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/New_York local
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Days 6–10 for Lido West, scored for your board.
About Lido West
Lido West is a beach break over sand in Nassau County, New York, United States. It's at its best on swells from the ESE / SE / SSE with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NE, NNW
Lido West surf FAQ
Is Lido West good for beginners?+
Lido West is a beach break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Lido West?+
Different days call for different boards. Lido West handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Lido West?+
Lido West tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Lido West?+
Look for from the ESE / SE / SSE with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.