Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
12.4°C
0.8° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, WSW swell with 942 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 6th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 9th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 9th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
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1
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3
2
2
1
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NNE
7
2
NNE
7
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
8
0.9
SW
8
0.6
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.5
SW
9
0.4
SW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
443
350
242
171
117
102
81
70
36
112
179
942
649
458
200
115
43
23
16
16
7
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
30
NNE
30
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
15
SSW
10
SE
10
SE
15
S
10
NNW
10
NNE
5
NNW
5
SSE
5
S
5
SE
5
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
8:08PM1.47m
8:50AM1.46m
9:39PM1.52m
10:22AM1.52m
10:54PM1.65m
11:32AM1.63m
11:51PM1.82m
12:26PM1.75m
00:38AM1.96m
1:11PM1.84m
1:20AM2.07m
1:52PM1.90m
2:00AM2.12m
Low Tide
1:40PM0.59m
2:29AM0.66m
3:18PM0.62m
4:11AM0.57m
4:42PM0.54m
5:25AM0.39m
5:44PM0.41m
6:20AM0.20m
6:33PM0.28m
7:06AM0.03m
7:16PM0.17m
7:47AM-0.08m
7:55PM0.10m
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5:41
5:46
5:50
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6:01
6:03
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Temp °C
10
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Feels °C
3
3
1
3
8
9
8
9
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11
8
7
10
11
10
10
9
8
10
9
8
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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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