Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 07 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
4.7° 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 Sunday (Mar 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 8th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 8th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 8th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat night. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sat night, min 1°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun morning, near gales from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue night, min 2°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the S by Thu morning).

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
3
5
0
2
0
0
2
3
0
0
1
1
0
3
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
NNW
3
WSW
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
W
2.4
W
2.4
WSW
1.7
W
3.5
W
1.8
WNW
1.3
NW
1
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.9
WSW
2
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.3
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)119131515141413109101011911111212141314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)95416156141495741672407204910342154471348231119138959124215701510387233592087
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
40
SSW
35
SW
20
WSW
15
SSE
35
SSW
10
SW
50
SSW
35
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
40
SSW
40
SSW
25
SSE
20
S
50
S
20
SE
30
SSE
50
SSW
50
SSW
40
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:10PM
1.91
3:34AM
1.74
3:46PM
1.78
4:08AM
1.64
4:23PM
1.63
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:28PM
0.19
9:36AM
0.33
10:00PM
0.35
10:11AM
0.47
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
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise7:03--6:58--6:54--6:50--6:46--6:41--6:37--
Sunset-5:31--5:36--5:38--5:43--5:46--5:51--5:53-
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Rain (mm)
-191-10462--13---1-4544
Temp. °C556535655446665555554
Feels °C (?)-3-6-30-1-3-1-7-60-1-3-400-6-1-5-7-6-6
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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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