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Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 10 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
4.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Mar 10) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 10th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 16th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 16th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 6mm) on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Tue night, min 2°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm) heaviest on Sat night, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Fri afternoon, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the S by Fri night).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
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Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
0
2
3
2
0
4
4
3
5
5
1
1
0
1
3
2
4
9
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.2
W
1.3
WNW
1.8
SW
2.4
SW
2.2
WSW
2.2
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
SW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
SW
2.1
WSW
1.7
WNW
1.9
NW
1.7
SW
4
WSW
Period(s) (?)1110107101213121214914151414111110111219
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21979283353121104131014442970297040201416368529031887147570898858786685010772
Wind
(km/h)
35
WSW
15
S
20
SE
40
SSW
25
S
20
SE
25
SSE
40
S
25
ESE
25
SSE
25
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
25
SSW
20
WSW
30
SW
25
S
20
SSE
30
S
15
S
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:47AM
1.53
5:07PM
1.48
5:37AM
1.41
6:06PM
1.35
6:56AM
1.33
7:40PM
1.27
8:39AM
1.34
9:20PM
1.30
9:56AM
1.44
10:25PM
1.39
10:44AM
1.57
11:09PM
1.50
11:21AM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:34PM
0.51
10:51AM
0.62
11:16PM
0.67
11:45AM
0.76
12:19AM
0.80
1:21PM
0.86
2:07AM
0.84
3:25PM
0.83
3:43AM
0.77
4:33PM
0.70
4:37AM
0.65
5:14PM
0.53
5:15AM
0.51
5:47PM
0.36
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
Sunrise-6:50--6:46--6:41--6:37--6:33--6:28--6:24-
Sunset--5:43--5:46--5:51--5:53--5:58--6:01--6:05
part cloud
light rain
light snow
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light snow
part cloud
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-31-1--4--1-251--1-
Temp. °C444555555456555443344
Feels °C (?)-5-1-1-3-1-1-6-1-2-4-12-210-4-3-3-4-10
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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.

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