Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
12.0°C
0.2° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WSW swell with 434 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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(10 max)
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0
0
0
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2
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
1
SW
5
0.9
WSW
4
1.6
WSW
6
1.9
WSW
8
1.6
W
9
1.4
W
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
12
1.2
W
10
1.1
N
9
0.9
NNW
9
1
N
8
1
N
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
N
6
0.3
W
8
0.8
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.5
N
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
6
44
34
166
434
417
371
260
361
313
189
127
124
103
71
40
10
43
35
19
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SW
5
N
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
Wind State
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:34AM1.37m
11:11PM1.48m
11:35AM1.44m
00:00AM1.60m
12:21PM1.53m
00:38AM1.72m
12:58PM1.61m
1:12AM1.83m
1:32PM1.69m
1:43AM1.91m
2:05PM1.74m
2:14AM1.97m
2:37PM1.78m
2:45AM1.99m
Low Tide
5:00PM0.71m
5:42AM0.68m
5:52PM0.62m
6:27AM0.55m
6:31PM0.51m
7:04AM0.42m
7:05PM0.40m
7:36AM0.29m
7:36PM0.31m
8:06AM0.18m
8:06PM0.24m
8:36AM0.10m
8:37PM0.20m
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4:52
4:56
5:00
5:03
5:07
5:11
5:16
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9:21
9:15
9:12
9:07
9:02
8:58
8:53
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Temp °C
10
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11
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12
11
Feels °C
7
7
9
10
7
7
8
9
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11
11
11
11
12
11
10
10
7
7
7
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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