Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 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
5.9° 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 3rd May)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm) heaviest on Sat morning, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Fri night, min 2°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tue
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
5
1.9
SW
8
1.8
WSW
8
1.8
W
10
2.5
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
10
3
SW
8
3.5
WSW
9
2.4
WSW
9
2
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
9
2.3
W
8
4
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
10
3
WNW
9
3
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.8
NNE
10
1.3
NNE
10
1.3
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
461
375
618
1109
1306
1001
1901
917
666
686
709
3198
2200
1319
1014
302
221
154
363
277
Wind (km/h)
30
S
25
SSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
SW
30
SSW
40
SSW
45
SW
15
SW
35
SW
35
W
20
WNW
40
W
45
WSW
45
W
25
WSW
50
SSW
45
S
30
S
10
SE
20
SE
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:16AM1.68m
12:18PM1.80m
00:52AM1.76m
12:56PM1.83m
1:25AM1.81m
1:33PM1.85m
1:57AM1.85m
2:08PM1.84m
2:29AM1.86m
2:43PM1.82m
3:02AM1.84m
3:19PM1.76m
3:37AM1.80m
3:56PM1.68m
Low Tide
6:20AM0.37m
6:45PM0.13m
6:59AM0.31m
7:19PM0.13m
7:34AM0.27m
7:51PM0.15m
8:08AM0.26m
8:23PM0.20m
8:41AM0.28m
8:55PM0.28m
9:15AM0.32m
9:27PM0.36m
9:51AM0.40m
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light snow
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
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4:11
4:07
4:01
3:58
3:53
3:47
3:43
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9:52
9:57
10:00
10:06
10:10
10:15
10:20
10:24
2
8
2
5
1
2
2
5
2
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
Temp °C
3
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
5
6
5
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
6
8
10
-4
1
2
3
3
2
0
-2
1
-3
-1
-2
-7
-8
-7
-6
-5
-6
-5
4
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
8
0.3
N
7
0.4
SW
11
1.8
W
10
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.3
WNW
13
1.1
SSW
8
1.2
W
9
0.1
SW
8
0.8
N
8
0.5
N
8
1.5
WSW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.3
NNE
10
1.3
WSW
9
Energy kJ
55
8
29
618
2
2
33
131
234
3
84
30
302
221
154
363
277
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNW
10
0.5
W
14
0.1
W
20
0.3
N
8
1.2
NW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.2
WSW
9
1.1
NNE
10
Energy kJ
8
7
10
100
7
10
178
212
154
227
235
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
9
0.1
W
15
0.2
N
8
0.2
NNW
13
0.1
SE
6
0.3
N
11
0.8
NNE
10
0.6
NNW
8
0.4
NW
8
Energy kJ
3
4
5
16
2
22
144
44
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
5
1.9
SW
8
1.8
WSW
8
0.6
SSW
5
2.5
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
10
3
SW
8
3.5
WSW
9
2.4
WSW
9
2
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
9
2.3
W
8
4
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
10
3
WNW
9
3
WSW
8
0.3
SE
3
0.4
ESE
3
Energy kJ
65
461
375
23
1109
1306
1001
1901
917
666
686
709
3198
2200
1319
1014
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
Distance (km)
1291
123
1291
18
18
1313
123
1291
1291
1184
1305
1119
1184
1051
1291
787
123
123
123
0
123
Best forecast wave conditions in Lofoten Islands and Arctic
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
3
1
1
1
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
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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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