Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
10.0°C
1.3° 

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 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 20,462 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 7.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 19th Oct)23ft (7.0m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 19th Oct)23ft (7.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 19th Oct)23ft (7.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, severe gales from the SSW by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, calm by Tue night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1396
1006
1267
4602
11731
20462
14515
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942
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
35
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High Tide
5:51PM1.50m
6:27AM1.34m
7:00PM1.42m
7:52AM1.26m
8:27PM1.40m
9:24AM1.27m
9:41PM1.44m
10:29AM1.35m
10:34PM1.52m
11:15AM1.46m
11:16PM1.62m
11:52AM1.58m
11:53PM1.72m
Low Tide
11:29AM0.68m
00:14AM0.71m
12:27PM0.78m
1:40AM0.77m
1:54PM0.83m
3:19AM0.74m
3:26PM0.79m
4:26AM0.63m
4:30PM0.70m
5:10AM0.49m
5:15PM0.59m
5:45AM0.34m
5:53PM0.47m
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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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