Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
11.8°C
0.4° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, W swell with 7,197 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 12th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 13th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, near gales from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Thursday
10
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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WSW
11
0.8
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6
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8
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8
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12
4.5
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12
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11
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10
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8
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10
2.4
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11
2.5
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10
2.4
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9
2.3
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10
2.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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47
161
140
165
715
595
1447
1674
5277
6714
6986
3133
940
783
1066
1309
1299
992
1134
880
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SSW
15
S
10
SE
15
SE
25
SSW
35
SSW
15
SE
35
SSW
60
SSW
65
SW
55
WSW
35
WSW
35
SW
35
S
25
SSW
40
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45
SSW
45
WSW
35
WNW
15
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High Tide
1:11PM1.84m
1:20AM2.07m
1:52PM1.90m
2:00AM2.12m
2:30PM1.93m
2:38AM2.11m
3:06PM1.91m
3:15AM2.05m
3:41PM1.86m
3:52AM1.94m
4:16PM1.78m
4:30AM1.80m
4:52PM1.68m
Low Tide
7:16PM0.17m
7:47AM-0.08m
7:55PM0.10m
8:25AM-0.12m
8:33PM0.08m
9:01AM-0.08m
9:09PM0.11m
9:36AM0.01m
9:45PM0.18m
10:10AM0.16m
10:21PM0.29m
10:45AM0.33m
10:59PM0.43m
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Temp °C
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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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