Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
12.1°C
0.1° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NW swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Thursday
3
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.5
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
W
7
1.3
SSW
6
0.8
SW
5
1
W
8
1.1
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
1.3
N
5
1.3
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5
0.8
NW
10
1.1
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10
1.1
NW
10
1.5
N
8
1.5
NNE
8
1
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
25
13
6
15
4
108
38
124
112
69
95
94
115
260
220
262
253
123
79
50
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
ENE
10
SSE
20
SSE
40
SE
35
S
20
SW
10
WSW
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
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NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:05PM1.74m
2:14AM1.97m
2:37PM1.78m
2:45AM1.99m
3:09PM1.80m
3:16AM1.98m
3:43PM1.79m
3:50AM1.93m
4:18PM1.75m
4:27AM1.86m
4:58PM1.69m
5:09AM1.76m
5:44PM1.60m
Low Tide
8:06AM0.18m
8:06PM0.24m
8:36AM0.10m
8:37PM0.20m
9:05AM0.06m
9:08PM0.20m
9:36AM0.06m
9:41PM0.23m
10:09AM0.11m
10:17PM0.29m
10:46AM0.20m
10:57PM0.38m
11:29AM0.33m
11:46PM0.50m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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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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