Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 26 Mar 2026 CET
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Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
5.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 27) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 27th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 28th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 13mm) heaviest on Sat morning. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Wed night, min 0°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, near gales from the NW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 9mm) on Sun morning. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Sat night, min 1°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wed
01
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Rating
(10 max)
3
0
1
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
2
2
4
7
6
4
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
WSW
3
N
3
N
4.5
N
2.1
N
1.1
NNW
1.2
W
2.5
W
4
WSW
4.5
SW
3
WSW
3
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.4
W
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
W
2.2
W
Period(s) (?)149910988191814151312121817161514138
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)146313991655344267113520452779368698744233301647301132865805100351315701110682
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
40
N
35
N
40
NW
10
W
25
SSE
35
S
30
S
40
SSW
35
S
25
WSW
40
WSW
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
SSE
10
S
20
SE
40
S
45
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscrosscross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:09AM
1.55
6:59PM
1.47
7:39AM
1.52
8:39PM
1.45
9:07AM
1.58
10:00PM
1.53
10:13AM
1.70
10:57PM
1.63
11:04AM
1.82
11:42PM
1.73
11:46AM
1.92
12:19AM
1.81
12:24PM
1.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:48PM
0.55
12:36PM
0.57
1:18AM
0.66
2:22PM
0.57
2:56AM
0.64
3:48PM
0.45
4:09AM
0.54
4:49PM
0.29
5:02AM
0.42
5:35PM
0.15
5:45AM
0.31
6:14PM
0.05
6:23AM
0.22
6:49PM
0.00
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wed
01
Sunrise-5:41--5:37--5:33--5:28--5:24--5:20--5:16-
Sunset--6:42--6:45--6:50--6:52--6:57--7:00--7:05
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C433122444443333122332
Feels °C (?)-1-7-6-9-3-6-5-5-6-4-3-8-4-2-1-2-1-2-3-7-9
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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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