
Surf Forecasts:
Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 19s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with 32,091 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 19s period with W 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 7.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 20ft (6.0m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 20ft (6.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 23ft (7.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, gales from the SW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | W 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | W 14 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
46 | 699 | 5236 | 5132 | 2209 | 6936 | 5767 | 32091 | 24928 | 13051 | 11501 | 3552 | 2460 | 1336 | 720 | 653 | 376 | 1171 | 1043 | 2615 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:09PM1.88m | 3:24AM1.86m | 3:43PM1.82m | 4:02AM1.75m | 4:19PM1.72m | 4:41AM1.61m | 5:00PM1.61m | 5:27AM1.47m | 5:51PM1.50m | 6:27AM1.34m | 7:00PM1.42m | 7:52AM1.26m | 8:27PM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:19PM0.22m | 9:36AM0.26m | 9:54PM0.32m | 10:10AM0.40m | 10:32PM0.45m | 10:46AM0.55m | 11:16PM0.58m | 11:29AM0.68m | 00:14AM0.71m | 12:27PM0.78m | 1:40AM0.77m | 1:54PM0.83m | 3:19AM0.74m | |||||||
— | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | |
5:40 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Feels °C | -3 | -1 | -1 | -2 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -3 | -6 | -6 | -3 | 1 | 2 | -2 | -2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | -1 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 12 | — | — | W 12 | NW 10 | WNW 22 | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 |
46 | 699 | — | — | 2209 | 15 | 831 | 3 | — | — | — | 3552 | 2460 | 1336 | 720 | 653 | 293 | 117 | 86 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | — | — | SW 12 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | SW 14 | WNW 14 | N 12 |
14 | 15 | — | — | 264 | — | 90 | — | — | — | — | 1648 | 980 | 557 | 505 | 569 | — | 46 | 195 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | SSW 10 | NW 15 |
11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 33 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | W 14 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | W 4 | — | SW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 13 |
166 | 290 | 5236 | 5132 | 1373 | 6936 | 5767 | 32091 | 24928 | 13051 | 11501 | — | — | — | 9 | — | 376 | 1171 | 1043 | 2615 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 657 | 1626 | 1339 | 657 | 147 | 123 | 123 | 1181 | 1119 | 1576 | 1339 | 1184 | 0 | 708 | 657 | 657 | 657 | 657 | 657 | 657 |
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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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