Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 30 Mar 2026 CEST
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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
5.7° 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 Monday (Mar 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 12s. 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 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 30th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 1st Apr)20ft (6.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 1st Apr)21ft (6.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Tue morning, min 2°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, gales from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Fri morning, min 0°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
1
4
5
2
1
0
0
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0
0
0
1
3
2
2
2
1
3
0
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WSW
1.7
W
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
4
SSW
4.5
WSW
6
W
6
W
5
WNW
4.5
WNW
3
NW
2.5
NNW
2.1
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.3
N
1.3
W
1
W
1
N
1
W
2.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)11181816168111413131211101099131381716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)247178071064751271218854693150201113681245719225312598284322756003451295592445
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
25
S
30
SSW
55
S
60
SW
65
SW
50
W
35
WNW
30
NW
20
WNW
5
W
10
WSW
5
NNW
20
NE
30
NE
15
E
15
S
15
SSW
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:04PM
1.82
12:42AM
1.73
12:46PM
1.92
1:19AM
1.81
1:24PM
1.97
1:54AM
1.86
1:59PM
1.99
2:26AM
1.88
2:33PM
1.97
2:57AM
1.88
3:07PM
1.92
3:28AM
1.84
3:42PM
1.84
4:01AM
1.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:35PM
0.15
6:45AM
0.31
7:14PM
0.05
7:23AM
0.22
7:49PM
0.00
7:58AM
0.17
8:21PM
0.01
8:31AM
0.16
8:52PM
0.06
9:04AM
0.19
9:22PM
0.15
9:36AM
0.25
9:53PM
0.28
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise6:24--6:20--6:16--6:11--6:07--6:03--5:58--
Sunset-7:57--8:00--8:04--8:07--8:12--8:15--8:19-
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Rain (mm)
--1--121-212-------731
Temp. °C343555433222333112354
Feels °C (?)-2-1-3-2-1-5-8-12-12-9-7-6-1-2-1-4-7-3-201
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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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