Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 CET
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Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
5.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 25th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 28th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 9mm) on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Wed morning, min 1°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 12mm) heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Sat morning, min 1°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat morning, light winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
6
5
4
3
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
4
2
4
3
4
6
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
W
1.5
WSW
3
SW
3
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.3
N
2.5
N
4
N
1.6
N
1.3
NNW
1.6
SSW
2.2
W
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
SW
1.8
W
2.1
SW
1.7
WSW
1.1
W
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
Period(s) (?)12111816149101098619181712131011171616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)771573606348581484861120333304081921783426747367643140117288070070858944301
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
20
ESE
30
SSE
15
SE
15
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
45
NNE
10
NW
10
SSE
30
SSE
40
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
15
S
10
SE
10
SE
5
ESE
10
NNE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:27PM
1.76
4:58AM
1.65
5:31PM
1.60
6:09AM
1.55
6:59PM
1.47
7:39AM
1.52
8:39PM
1.45
9:07AM
1.58
10:00PM
1.53
10:13AM
1.70
10:57PM
1.63
11:04AM
1.82
11:42PM
1.73
11:46AM
1.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:43PM
0.38
11:13AM
0.46
11:48PM
0.55
12:36PM
0.57
1:18AM
0.66
2:22PM
0.57
2:56AM
0.64
3:48PM
0.45
4:09AM
0.54
4:49PM
0.29
5:02AM
0.42
5:35PM
0.15
5:45AM
0.31
Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise--5:46--5:41--5:37--5:33--5:28--5:24--5:20
Sunset6:35--6:38--6:42--6:45--6:50--6:52--6:57--
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light snow
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light snow
light rain
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Rain (mm)
-52---11--3234-------
Temp. °C245444531245544433444
Feels °C (?)-3-4-200-30-7-3-3-3-4-2-4-1-1-1-210-3
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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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