Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 22 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
5.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Mar 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 8.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 23rd Mar)23ft (7.0m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 23rd Mar)23ft (7.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 23rd Mar)28ft (8.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Tue night. Becoming milder with moderate rain (total 14mm) heaviest on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min 1°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Wed afternoon, min 1°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Thu night).

Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
!
0
0
3
3
3
6
8
4
4
3
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
6
WSW
6.5
WSW
5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.6
W
2.5
SSW
3.5
SW
4
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.8
N
3.5
N
2.2
N
1.2
NNW
1
NNW
0.5
W
0.8
W
3
WSW
5
WSW
4
WSW
Period(s) (?)13121716141312815161510109881219101012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)476310739268331161925301630784867507074182324612253975317112070450195354313979
Wind
(km/h)
65
SW
75
SSW
45
NW
30
WNW
40
WSW
20
SSE
25
ESE
25
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
NNE
20
NNE
30
NE
15
NE
10
SSE
20
SSE
30
S
25
SSW
40
SSW
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:20AM
1.87
3:36PM
1.91
4:05AM
1.77
4:27PM
1.76
4:58AM
1.65
5:31PM
1.60
6:09AM
1.55
6:59PM
1.47
7:39AM
1.52
8:39PM
1.45
9:07AM
1.58
10:00PM
1.53
10:13AM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:09PM
0.04
9:24AM
0.21
9:53PM
0.20
10:13AM
0.33
10:43PM
0.38
11:13AM
0.46
11:48PM
0.55
12:36PM
0.57
1:18AM
0.66
2:22PM
0.57
2:56AM
0.64
3:48PM
0.45
4:09AM
0.54
Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise--5:54--5:50--5:46--5:41--5:37--5:33--5:28
Sunset6:28--6:30--6:35--6:38--6:42--6:45--6:50--
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light rain
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cloud
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Rain (mm)
212----9---------3-3-
Temp. °C744321144434333233453
Feels °C (?)-7-11-7-5-7-5-6-3-10-1-1-3-7-2-2-2-5-3-4-3
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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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