Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
9.9°C
1.8° 

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 30 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 6,566 kJ wave energy.

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

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 5th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, near gales from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, near gales from the WSW by Wed morning).

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
3.5
SW
9
3
WSW
11
2.4
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
12
2.2
W
10
3
W
11
3
W
9
3.5
WSW
9
3.5
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
9
1.9
W
9
2.5
W
8
3.5
W
10
4.5
W
11
5
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
12
3
WNW
11
2.5
N
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
716
385
143
1776
2017
1676
1659
989
1847
1374
1629
2363
1041
588
747
2398
4346
6470
4074
1943
2537
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
SW
35
S
45
SW
10
W
20
SW
35
WSW
25
W
35
WSW
40
WSW
35
W
20
W
20
WSW
25
SW
35
WSW
45
WSW
50
W
45
NW
35
NW
30
NW
25
W
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
3:22PM1.87m
3:53AM1.75m
4:17PM1.78m
4:58AM1.60m
5:24PM1.69m
6:19AM1.49m
6:41PM1.64m
7:47AM1.46m
8:00PM1.64m
9:04AM1.51m
9:08PM1.69m
10:03AM1.60m
10:04PM1.75m
Low Tide
9:41PM0.26m
10:02AM0.38m
10:44PM0.35m
11:05AM0.52m
00:02AM0.42m
12:23PM0.61m
1:29AM0.41m
1:49PM0.62m
2:47AM0.33m
3:05PM0.56m
3:49AM0.23m
4:05PM0.46m
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:07
—
—
8:11
—
—
8:15
—
—
8:19
—
—
8:23
—
—
8:29
—
—
8:33
—
—
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
—
3:29
—
—
3:25
—
—
3:19
—
—
3:15
—
—
3:11
—
—
3:07
—
—
3:03
—
 mm
—
—
1
5
—
—
3
—
—
2
2
6
—
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
3
Temp °C
9
8
10
10
8
8
7
7
7
8
8
8
8
7
7
8
8
6
5
5
5
Feels °C
7
4
-1
1
5
4
-2
0
-1
-1
0
2
3
2
0
-2
-3
-5
-5
-3
-2
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Unstad (Lofoten):

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


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.

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.

Nearest locationNearest