Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 24 Feb 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
4.9° 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 Thursday (Feb 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s 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 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 26th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 3rd Mar)23ft (7.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 3rd Mar)21ft (6.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Becoming milder with light rain (total 2mm) on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Wed night, min -2°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Fri afternoon, min 1°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sun afternoon).

Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
0
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
SW
3.5
W
1.9
W
1.4
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.8
SSW
2.1
SW
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
3
SW
2.2
WSW
3
SW
4
SW
7
WSW
Period(s) (?)161513121112121213881314131211911101113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)239411741077892249393953221144044455357206908512329761606155310222148386215347
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
20
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
30
W
10
ENE
10
E
20
SE
25
SE
30
S
30
SW
40
SSW
30
SSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
25
SE
50
S
60
SW
60
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:36PM
1.63
6:22AM
1.50
6:54PM
1.51
7:50AM
1.46
8:33PM
1.48
9:21AM
1.54
10:01PM
1.55
10:31AM
1.68
11:06PM
1.66
11:24AM
1.84
11:57PM
1.76
12:09PM
1.97
12:40AM
1.84
12:48PM
2.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:00AM
0.48
12:31PM
0.62
1:24AM
0.60
2:15PM
0.65
3:03AM
0.60
3:53PM
0.55
4:22AM
0.51
5:01PM
0.37
5:18AM
0.39
5:53PM
0.19
6:04AM
0.27
6:36PM
0.05
6:44AM
0.18
Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise--7:45--7:41--7:35--7:31--7:28--7:24--7:18
Sunset4:49--4:52--4:57--5:00--5:05--5:08--5:13--
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light snow
light snow
part cloud
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light snow
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
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rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light snow
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
----1---11-2-312--922
Temp. °C1-10-131023544443543664
Feels °C (?)-5-7-8-10-8-3-4-3-5-2-6-7-4-6-50-2-4-4-6-8
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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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