Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
12.2° C
0.5° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NNW swell with 561 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 12th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun night).

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
9
1.7
NNW
10
1.6
NNW
10
1.3
NNW
9
1.2
NNW
9
1.2
SW
8
1
WSW
10
1.2
SW
8
1.1
SW
7
1.4
SW
9
1.1
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
9
1.4
NNW
6
0.6
N
7
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
475
506
480
260
218
169
197
205
121
338
206
137
80
149
33
21
18
9
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
SW
25
WSW
15
SSW
10
SE
10
SE
20
SSW
15
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
WSW
25
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
00:53AM1.95m
1:23PM1.86m
1:39AM2.08m
2:10PM1.91m
2:22AM2.16m
2:54PM1.92m
3:03AM2.17m
3:35PM1.88m
3:44AM2.12m
4:16PM1.82m
4:24AM2.00m
4:55PM1.73m
Low Tide
7:19AM0.11m
7:31PM0.17m
8:06AM-0.03m
8:14PM0.10m
8:49AM-0.11m
8:56PM0.08m
9:31AM-0.12m
9:36PM0.11m
10:11AM-0.05m
10:15PM0.18m
10:50AM0.08m
10:55PM0.30m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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