Surf Forecasts:
Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 1,003 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the NNE by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 41 | 440 | 396 | 527 | 633 | 720 | 588 | 653 | 435 | 326 | 889 | 978 | 681 | 557 | 545 | 298 | 208 | 107 | 97 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:16PM1.82m | 4:24AM2.00m | 4:55PM1.73m | 5:05AM1.85m | 5:36PM1.62m | 5:49AM1.69m | 6:22PM1.51m | 6:39AM1.53m | 7:17PM1.42m | 7:44AM1.40m | 8:33PM1.37m | 9:09AM1.34m | 10:01PM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:15PM0.18m | 10:50AM0.08m | 10:55PM0.30m | 11:29AM0.25m | 11:37PM0.43m | 12:11PM0.43m | 00:24AM0.58m | 1:00PM0.60m | 1:26AM0.72m | 2:09PM0.73m | 2:58AM0.80m | 3:42PM0.77m | 4:36AM0.77m | |||||||
— | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | |
— | 9:52 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:24 | |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 15 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
67 | 41 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 50 | 44 | 39 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 107 | 97 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 9 | NNE 7 |
7 | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 15 | W 9 |
4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — |
2 | — | 440 | 396 | 527 | 633 | 720 | 588 | 653 | 435 | 326 | 889 | 978 | 681 | 557 | 545 | 298 | 208 | 89 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1213 | 1401 | 1332 | 708 | 1213 | 1389 | 1321 | 1626 | 1291 | 1351 | 1355 | 1118 | 1187 | 1745 | 147 | 1671 | 0 | 0 | 1515 | 18 |
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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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