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Surf Forecasts:
Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with 37,699 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with NNW 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. 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 8.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 20ft (6.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 26ft (8.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, near gales from the S by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NNE 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 8 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 15 | W 14 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | W 11 | SW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 108 | 58 | 48 | 73 | 109 | 3470 | 2196 | 973 | 1332 | 5575 | 22340 | 36717 | 12246 | 7025 | 2043 | 1281 | 667 | 820 | 398 | 282 | 290 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:36PM1.92m | 2:48AM1.94m | 3:09PM1.88m | 3:24AM1.86m | 3:43PM1.82m | 4:02AM1.75m | 4:19PM1.72m | 4:41AM1.61m | 5:00PM1.61m | 5:27AM1.47m | 5:51PM1.50m | 6:27AM1.34m | 7:00PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31AM0.03m | 8:45PM0.16m | 9:03AM0.13m | 9:19PM0.22m | 9:36AM0.26m | 9:54PM0.32m | 10:10AM0.40m | 10:32PM0.45m | 10:46AM0.55m | 11:16PM0.58m | 11:29AM0.68m | 00:14AM0.71m | 12:27PM0.78m | 1:40AM0.77m | |||||||
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 | 7:56 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Feels °C | -1 | -1 | 0 | -3 | -2 | -3 | 1 | 3 | -1 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -6 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NNE 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 19 | — | — | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | WSW 8 | NNW 8 | W 11 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 108 | 58 | 48 | 73 | 109 | 26 | 3 | 973 | 125 | 1960 | 551 | 1860 | — | — | 2043 | 1281 | 667 | 240 | 398 | 282 | 104 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SW 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | — | — | WSW 13 | — | WNW 21 | — | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 9 | NNW 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 60 | 41 | 43 | 28 | 14 | 1 | — | — | 32 | — | 1013 | — | — | — | 1886 | 953 | 475 | 313 | 151 | 157 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | WSW 11 | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | 9 | 35 | 32 | 19 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 186 | 79 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 15 | W 14 | — | SW 4 | WSW 7 | NNW 10 | — | SW 7 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 6 | 49 | 200 | 3470 | 2196 | 55 | 1332 | 5575 | 22340 | 36717 | 12246 | 7025 | — | 20 | 498 | 820 | — | 12 | 290 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 657 | 657 | 657 | 123 | 123 | 657 | 123 | 147 | 1431 | 1274 | 1118 | 1118 | 147 | 657 | 1118 | 657 | 147 | 18 | 708 |
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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).
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