Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
10.0°C
1.5° 

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 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,974 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with SW 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 28th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 28th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri night, strong winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
23
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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WSW
10
0.5
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9
0.4
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11
0.6
WSW
13
2.1
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7
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
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12
0.4
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11
0.6
SW
11
0.8
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14
1.3
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13
2.2
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2.3
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12
2.2
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12
1.3
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10
2.3
SW
14
4
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16
3.5
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15
2.3
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14
1.8
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12
1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
73
43
44
129
384
85
106
47
75
228
569
528
1438
1302
314
2185
7202
5091
1894
948
360
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
30
SSE
40
SSW
15
SE
40
ESE
45
ESE
40
ESE
35
SE
20
S
35
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20
WSW
25
SSW
20
SE
5
W
30
WSW
5
NNW
15
NW
15
WSW
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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on
cross
cross-on
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cross-off
High Tide
11:52AM1.58m
11:53PM1.72m
12:27PM1.71m
00:29AM1.83m
1:01PM1.83m
1:05AM1.92m
1:36PM1.92m
1:44AM1.98m
2:13PM1.97m
2:25AM2.01m
2:52PM1.98m
3:09AM1.97m
3:35PM1.94m
3:58AM1.88m
Low Tide
5:53PM0.47m
6:17AM0.21m
6:29PM0.36m
6:50AM0.10m
7:04PM0.26m
7:25AM0.02m
7:41PM0.18m
8:02AM-0.00m
8:20PM0.14m
8:41AM0.03m
9:02PM0.14m
9:23AM0.12m
9:48PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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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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