Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Issued: 7 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
10.9° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 1,480 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 23rd Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 27th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 30th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
6
0.2
W
6
0.3
SW
7
1.1
SW
7
1.1
SW
8
1.1
SW
7
1
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
8
1.3
W
9
1
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
1.1
SW
4
1.8
SW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
135
89
44
30
16
8
3
8
112
140
116
144
211
276
133
57
55
35
19
52
231
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
10
W
5
ENE
5
NNE
10
NNE
0
E
15
SE
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
W
10
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
10
NE
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
9:14PM1.46m
9:20AM1.55m
10:14PM1.48m
10:22AM1.52m
11:07PM1.53m
11:18AM1.54m
11:54PM1.60m
12:08PM1.58m
00:36AM1.67m
12:52PM1.63m
1:16AM1.74m
1:33PM1.67m
1:54AM1.80m
Low Tide
2:58PM0.37m
3:17AM0.62m
3:58PM0.43m
4:24AM0.62m
4:54PM0.46m
5:23AM0.59m
5:43PM0.47m
6:13AM0.55m
6:27PM0.46m
6:56AM0.50m
7:08PM0.44m
7:36AM0.45m
7:45PM0.41m
light rain
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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light rain
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12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
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12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
 mm
1
1
2
3
3
1
1
1
4
Temp °C
9
8
8
10
11
10
10
11
11
11
12
12
11
11
11
11
12
13
13
12
12
Feels °C
3
4
5
8
8
7
7
8
7
8
9
9
6
5
9
7
7
11
11
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
7
0.9
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
6
0.2
W
6
0.3
SW
7
0.2
W
11
0.7
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
10
1
WSW
8
0.8
W
10
1.3
W
9
1
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.3
NNW
7
Energy kJ
73
89
44
30
16
8
3
8
9
67
37
144
120
276
133
57
55
35
19
16
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
7
0.6
NNW
6
0.5
NW
6
0.4
NW
5
0.2
NNW
5
0.2
NNW
5
0.2
W
6
0.1
NW
5
0.1
N
6
0.2
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
S
4
0.1
NE
8
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
NW
5
0.3
NW
6
0.4
W
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNW
8
Energy kJ
47
27
16
7
2
2
3
1
1
10
2
23
1
3
8
9
5
19
13
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
NW
6
0.2
W
6
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
13
0.1
SE
6
0.1
NE
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
N
8
0.3
NNE
7
0.1
W
15
0.2
WSW
15
Energy kJ
3
6
4
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
6
5
10
5
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
8
0.4
SW
4
1.1
SW
7
1.1
SW
8
1.1
SW
7
0.5
SSW
4
1.3
WSW
8
0.2
N
3
0.5
N
5
0.6
N
4
0.6
NNE
4
1.1
SW
4
1.8
SW
6
Energy kJ
135
4
112
140
116
11
211
1
11
9
11
52
231
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
Distance (km)
657
657
0
0
1626
1291
1291
1291
657
657
1305
657
1305
733
0
657
657
0
0
1349
1291
Best forecast wave conditions in Lofoten Islands and Arctic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
7
5
6
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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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