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Unstad (Lofoten) surf Forecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 20 Apr 2024 CEST
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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 4.1°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 5.0 °C max: 5.9 °C min: 3.5 °C)
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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 4.1°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 5.0 °C max: 5.9 °C min: 3.5 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Unstad (Lofoten) this week:

The surf forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 12 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 20th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 23rd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 23rd Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.6
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
WNW
1.8
W
2
WSW
1.8
W
1.9
W
1.6
WNW
1.5
NW
1.2
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
0.8
NW
0.7
NW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
W
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.7
WSW
1
WSW
1.5
W
2
NW
1.9
NW
1.5
NW
1.4
WNW
1.1
NW
0.8
NW
0.6
NW
0.7
N
1.5
NNE
2
NNE
2.5
NNE
Period(s) (?)988771010101010998887799888457109877768778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)275243311140771576147036147454503431872272337147271510761144251708537289203136613261217415908
Wind
(km/h)
0
SSW
10
NW
15
NNW
0
SSE
15
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
20
S
15
S
5
S
5
ESE
5
SE
15
S
20
SSW
20
SSE
5
SE
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
S
5
N
0
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
SSW
5
ESE
5
E
10
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
crossglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrossglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:53AM
1.68
12:28AM
1.61
12:28PM
1.75
12:59AM
1.69
1:01PM
1.80
1:29AM
1.76
1:34PM
1.84
1:59AM
1.81
2:06PM
1.85
2:29AM
1.83
2:38PM
1.83
3:00AM
1.83
3:11PM
1.79
3:32AM
1.79
3:45PM
1.72
4:08AM
1.73
4:23PM
1.64
4:48AM
1.66
5:08PM
1.54
5:38AM
1.58
6:08PM
1.44
6:42AM
1.53
7:28PM
1.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:24PM
0.32
6:31AM
0.45
6:55PM
0.23
7:03AM
0.37
7:24PM
0.18
7:34AM
0.31
7:52PM
0.16
8:05AM
0.28
8:21PM
0.17
8:36AM
0.28
8:50PM
0.22
9:07AM
0.32
9:21PM
0.29
9:40AM
0.38
9:54PM
0.37
10:17AM
0.46
10:31PM
0.46
11:01AM
0.54
11:15PM
0.55
11:57AM
0.60
12:13AM
0.63
1:13PM
0.61
1:31AM
0.67
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Sunrise4:48--4:43--4:39--4:35--4:30--4:26--4:20--4:16--4:11--4:07--4:01--3:58--
Sunset-9:22--9:27--9:30--9:35--9:38--9:44--9:47--9:52--9:57--10:00--10:06--10:10-
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Rain (mm)
--------------1--------24421-------5
Temp. °C244332233133334456698788555454555687
Feels °C (?)-1-1-1-1-1-4-5-5-5-4000-1-2-302354555211001222132

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Sat afternoon, min 1°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Thu night, min 1°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Lofoten Islands and Arctic? If you are looking for accommodation near Unstad (Lofoten), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lofoten Islands and Arctic, consider staying in Stokkmarknes which is 64 km (40 miles) away.

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