Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Issued: 7 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
11.1° C

Normal for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NNE swell with 598 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with N 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 (Jul 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 7th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
9
1
WSW
9
1.7
NNE
10
1.2
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
NW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.7
N
7
0.6
NNW
8
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
186
218
258
232
197
177
598
248
90
54
72
51
42
53
40
48
82
96
101
106
90
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
W
10
W
10
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
SW
25
SSW
20
S
5
NNW
10
NW
5
WNW
5
WSW
10
SW
5
S
5
NW
15
N
10
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
5
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
5:22PM1.50m
5:29AM1.71m
6:05PM1.46m
6:10AM1.65m
6:56PM1.43m
6:58AM1.59m
7:55PM1.43m
7:58AM1.56m
9:01PM1.47m
9:08AM1.56m
10:09PM1.54m
10:22AM1.62m
11:13PM1.65m
Low Tide
11:19AM0.35m
11:12PM0.48m
11:57AM0.36m
11:53PM0.54m
12:39PM0.38m
00:42AM0.60m
1:30PM0.40m
1:43AM0.64m
2:32PM0.42m
2:56AM0.65m
3:42PM0.41m
4:14AM0.60m
4:51PM0.37m
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part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
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12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
 mm
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
14
15
11
11
11
11
10
10
10
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
14
13
15
16
20
Feels °C
12
13
7
9
8
8
8
6
6
10
9
10
11
11
11
12
12
10
13
14
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
9
1
WSW
9
1.7
NNE
10
1.2
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
NW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.7
N
7
0.6
NNW
8
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
8
Energy kJ
186
218
258
232
197
177
598
248
90
54
72
51
42
53
40
48
82
96
101
106
90
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
5
0.3
NNE
5
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
NE
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
NW
7
0.5
N
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
8
0.5
WNW
6
0.4
NW
6
0.3
NW
5
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
5
0.1
N
5
Energy kJ
7
5
2
3
111
67
37
31
22
17
37
23
9
4
3
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
9
0.5
W
5
0.5
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
NW
5
Energy kJ
2
44
28
11
30
14
22
7
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
5
0.3
NNE
3
0.2
N
5
0.5
NW
3
0.9
NW
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
S
4
0.3
SSW
4
Energy kJ
1
2
2
5
31
13
13
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
1291
147
147
1213
1163
1213
1213
1213
1347
1347
18
18
733
784
0
1163
1305
0
784
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lofoten Islands and Arctic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
7
4
9
9
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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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