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Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 22 Nov 2025 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
8.3° C
 (Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Saturday (Nov 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 22nd Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 26th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 29th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Fri night, min -3°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat night, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Wed night will be washed away by heavy rain (total 26mm) on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Wed night, min 0°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Fri
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NNE
0.6
W
0.8
WSW
1.3
NNE
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
WNW
0.5
W
1.1
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.1
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.5
SW
0.8
WSW
2
SW
Period(s) (?)898710101211108108108877710108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3555921371371327189724451138528331219134645046111527
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
30
NE
20
NE
15
NE
5
SSE
0
SW
5
N
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
5
W
15
SE
35
ESE
25
S
20
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
35
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crossonglasscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:34AM
1.76
1:53PM
1.83
2:10AM
1.71
2:29PM
1.80
2:47AM
1.63
3:07PM
1.74
3:26AM
1.53
3:47PM
1.67
4:10AM
1.43
4:31PM
1.60
5:03AM
1.35
5:22PM
1.54
6:08AM
1.31
6:20PM
1.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:43AM
0.34
8:08PM
0.37
8:16AM
0.40
8:45PM
0.43
8:50AM
0.46
9:25PM
0.49
9:26AM
0.52
10:09PM
0.55
10:06AM
0.59
10:59PM
0.58
10:53AM
0.65
11:57PM
0.57
11:54AM
0.69
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Fri
28
Sunrise-9:55--10:00--10:06--10:11--10:17--10:22--10:29-
Sunset--1:47--1:41--1:37--1:32--1:26--1:22--1:17
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light snow
cloud
light snow
light rain
cloud
light snow
mod snow
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------------1--1843113
Temp. °C0-1-2-1-1-2-200110211555546
Feels °C (?)-5-8-8-9-8-8-6-3-4-4-5-5-5-3-41-1-1-1-2-1
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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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