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Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast
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Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 26 Aug 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Unstad (Lofoten) this week:
The surf forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s 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 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 1st Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tue 02 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 12 | |
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| Energy (?) | 1231 | 2134 | 1830 | 1146 | 678 | 497 | 297 | 182 | 66 | 89 | 76 | 71 | 65 | 46 | 46 | 88 | 161 | 674 | 2216 | 260 | 199 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | off | off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:51AM 1.95 | 4:17PM 1.72 | 4:26AM 1.84 | 4:51PM 1.64 | 5:01AM 1.71 | 5:27PM 1.55 | 5:40AM 1.58 | 6:10PM 1.45 | 6:27AM 1.44 | 7:07PM 1.36 | 7:33AM 1.33 | 8:34PM 1.32 | 9:08AM 1.29 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:44PM 0.23 | 10:13AM 0.14 | 10:16PM 0.31 | 10:45AM 0.26 | 10:50PM 0.41 | 11:18AM 0.41 | 11:26PM 0.54 | 11:54AM 0.56 | 12:09AM 0.68 | 12:41PM 0.70 | 1:11AM 0.81 | 1:54PM 0.79 | 2:56AM 0.87 | 3:39PM 0.80 | ||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tue 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:31 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:36 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 13 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Lofoten and Arctic
Continuing clean conditions at Unstad (Lofoten) (light winds from the NNW at Svolvær lufthavn/Helle Airport 45 km from Unstad (Lofoten)). 0.5m 8s swell from the W with a 0.4m 22s long period groundswell, also from the W and a 0.3m 4s local chop, also from the N as well as a 0.2m 13s groundswell, also from the W. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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