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Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 16 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
5.3° 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 Saturday (Mar 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 21st Mar)20ft (6.0m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 21st Mar)20ft (6.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 22nd Mar)21ft (6.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed morning, min 3°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon night, gales from the W by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Thu night, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
2
4
7
0
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
5
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
WSW
1.7
W
3
W
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
1.9
W
4
SW
4.5
SW
6
WSW
6
W
5
W
3.5
W
3.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
5
W
6
W
6.5
WNW
5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)111918171611131213121311101012131414141311
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)513202464766631456410484938582411135116168738258226004084486774051219217038920048832867
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
35
S
25
ESE
35
SSE
30
SSW
60
SW
60
WSW
65
W
45
W
40
WSW
45
SW
45
SW
50
SW
30
WSW
40
WSW
45
WSW
50
W
35
WNW
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:21AM
1.70
11:46PM
1.62
11:54AM
1.83
12:20AM
1.73
12:26PM
1.93
12:53AM
1.83
12:59PM
2.02
1:28AM
1.90
1:34PM
2.07
2:03AM
1.94
2:11PM
2.07
2:40AM
1.93
2:51PM
2.02
3:20AM
1.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:47PM
0.36
5:49AM
0.38
6:18PM
0.20
6:22AM
0.27
6:48PM
0.05
6:54AM
0.18
7:20PM
-0.05
7:28AM
0.12
7:54PM
-0.08
8:04AM
0.10
8:30PM
-0.05
8:43AM
0.13
9:09PM
0.04
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Sunset-6:05--6:08--6:13--6:15--6:20--6:23--6:28-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C444536775456666554433
Feels °C (?)-3-2-1-1-3-3-7-6-9-11-6-3-4-4-4-3-7-6-8-7-2
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Lofoten Islands and Arctic? If you are looking for accommodation near Unstad (Lofoten), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lofoten Islands and Arctic, consider staying in Stokkmarknes which is 64 km (40 miles) away.

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