Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
11.5°C
0.8° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with 2,541 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 23rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, near gales from the SSW by Tue night).

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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(10 max)
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1
1
2
2
2
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0
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
1.2
SW
10
0.7
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
10
2.2
SSW
6
2.5
WSW
9
3
WSW
10
3
WSW
10
3
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
13
2.5
W
12
1.9
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
887
426
333
234
185
292
154
578
543
380
184
350
1033
2000
1739
2089
1961
1928
614
Wind (km/h)
0
ESE
10
S
15
S
0
NNE
10
SSE
10
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
5
SW
30
SSW
40
S
40
WSW
40
SW
40
SW
35
SW
40
WSW
35
WSW
45
SSW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:01AM1.36m
7:44PM1.36m
8:34AM1.29m
9:22PM1.37m
10:08AM1.31m
10:37PM1.46m
11:10AM1.39m
11:26PM1.58m
11:54AM1.50m
00:03AM1.69m
12:29PM1.60m
00:36AM1.80m
Low Tide
00:41AM0.74m
1:13PM0.79m
2:19AM0.82m
2:57PM0.83m
4:10AM0.78m
4:26PM0.77m
5:15AM0.66m
5:20PM0.65m
5:57AM0.51m
5:59PM0.53m
6:30AM0.36m
6:32PM0.41m
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1
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
5
8
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6
2
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2
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3
1
1
4
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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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