Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
10.0°C
1.9° 

Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast from 30 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, W swell with 4,263 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Unstad (Lofoten) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 2nd Nov)15ft (4.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Mon afternoon, moderate winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
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2
1
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0
0
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0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
3.5
SW
8
2.5
WSW
11
2.3
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
12
2.1
W
10
2.5
W
11
3
W
9
4
WSW
9
4
WNW
11
3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.2
W
9
3
W
9
4
W
10
4
W
11
3.5
WNW
11
2.5
NW
10
1.6
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
716
385
143
1599
1756
1593
1530
782
1584
1336
2316
3936
1844
1129
770
1461
3000
4041
2768
1202
690
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
SW
35
S
45
SSW
10
WNW
20
SW
35
WSW
25
W
30
WSW
40
WSW
50
WSW
30
WNW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
40
WSW
50
W
45
NW
45
NW
40
NW
30
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:22PM1.87m
3:53AM1.75m
4:17PM1.78m
4:58AM1.60m
5:24PM1.69m
6:19AM1.49m
6:41PM1.64m
7:47AM1.46m
8:00PM1.64m
9:04AM1.51m
9:08PM1.69m
10:03AM1.60m
10:04PM1.75m
Low Tide
9:10AM0.24m
9:41PM0.26m
10:02AM0.38m
10:44PM0.35m
11:05AM0.52m
00:02AM0.42m
12:23PM0.61m
1:29AM0.41m
1:49PM0.62m
2:47AM0.33m
3:05PM0.56m
3:49AM0.23m
4:05PM0.46m
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Temp °C
9
8
11
10
8
8
8
7
7
8
8
8
8
7
7
8
8
7
5
4
4
Feels °C
7
5
1
1
5
4
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-1
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-2
3
1
0
-2
-2
-4
-6
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Information about the Unstad (Lofoten) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Unstad (Lofoten) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Unstad (Lofoten) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Unstad (Lofoten)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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