Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
11.5°C
0.9° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 8,804 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with WSW swell.

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

The surf forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 19th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 20th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 26th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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2
2
2
3
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
1.6
SW
11
1
SW
10
1.2
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
1.9
SSW
6
2.1
WSW
9
2
WSW
10
2.2
W
10
2.4
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
13
2.5
W
10
1.9
W
9
3
SW
8
3
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
426
333
239
149
589
188
484
462
206
159
263
691
741
1060
1538
1836
2377
1243
627
1108
2225
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
SSE
5
E
5
SSE
5
SSE
20
N
25
NW
20
NNW
5
WSW
30
S
30
S
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
35
SW
30
SW
40
S
65
SSW
55
SSW
55
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:44PM1.36m
8:34AM1.29m
9:22PM1.37m
10:08AM1.31m
10:37PM1.46m
11:10AM1.39m
11:26PM1.58m
11:54AM1.50m
00:03AM1.69m
12:29PM1.60m
00:36AM1.80m
1:02PM1.71m
1:07AM1.89m
Low Tide
1:13PM0.79m
2:19AM0.82m
2:57PM0.83m
4:10AM0.78m
4:26PM0.77m
5:15AM0.66m
5:20PM0.65m
5:57AM0.51m
5:59PM0.53m
6:30AM0.36m
6:32PM0.41m
7:00AM0.22m
7:04PM0.31m
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6:33
6:37
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7:22
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8
2
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Temp °C
11
11
11
10
11
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
11
11
10
10
10
11
11
12
12
Feels °C
8
8
9
8
9
8
5
4
7
6
3
6
7
6
5
4
1
4
-3
1
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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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