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Lloyd Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-NE, US. Today, compare water temperature 26°C, wind 6 km/h · SW, uv 7.0, waves 0.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 90/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
26°C
Wind
6 km/h · SW
UV
7.0
Waves
0.0 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 03:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 90/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 03:45 PM
Water temp
26°C
Air temp
29°C
Feels like
33°C
UV index
7.0
Wind
6 km/h · SW
Gust 14 km/h
Waves
0.0 m
Current
0 km/h · NE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Lloyd Beach
Lloyd Beach stretches along the coast of Nassau County, in northeastern Long Island, about 40 kilometers east of Manhattan. This part of the North American Atlantic coast borders Long Island Sound, where the shallow, relatively calm waters contrast with the open ocean. The shore, characterized by a low profile and direct access from adjacent residential areas, is part of the string of coastal beaches that dot this densely populated region of New York's suburbs. The site occupies an intermediate position within a group of public and semi-public beaches. Centre Island Beach, 4 kilometers to the west, and Gold Star Battalion Beach, 4.5 kilometers away, are its closest immediate neighbors. Lloyd Beach retains the typical character of Soundside seaside access: a not very spectacular but functional shore, frequented mainly by local residents rather than passing tourists. The atmosphere remains quiet, far from the hustle and bustle of the large seaside resorts on the south shore of Long Island, with a neighborhood feel where swimming is part of the daily routine for local families. Access to Lloyd Beach has no environmental certification and no lifeguard supervision. No major facilities—toilets, parking, showers, or restaurants—are documented on site. The lack of facilities for people with reduced mobility reflects the modest status of this neighborhood beach, devoid of the standardized amenities of more developed seaside resorts. Access conditions and services remain minimal, making it a swimming spot reserved for informed visitors and residents familiar with the area.
About this spot
Lloyd Beach derives its name from the Lloyd family, historic landowners in Nassau County since the 17th century. This area of Long Island Sound, though less famous than the ocean beaches of southern Long Island, has played a discreet but constant role in the coastal life of New York's suburbs. During World War II, the Nassau County coastline, including areas near Lloyd Beach, was subject to coastal defense measures due to its proximity to New York. Today, this beach remains a local anchor, frequented by those who know the Sound and its peculiarities: waters more stable than the open ocean, but also colder and less transparent, reflecting the ecology of the Sound.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Lloyd Beach today?
26°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Lloyd Beach today?
6 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Lloyd Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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