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Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast
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Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 CEST
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 (May 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 2nd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 3rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 70 | 85 | 44 | 62 | 69 | 89 | 360 | 593 | 594 | 242 | 695 | 903 | 634 | 483 | 105 | 49 | 37 | 66 | 108 | 74 | 29 | 39 | 41 | 55 | 237 | 253 | 208 | 208 | 150 | 109 | 113 | 119 | 115 | 15 | 26 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:26PM 2.04 | 3:51AM 1.99 | 4:18PM 1.91 | 4:40AM 1.89 | 5:15PM 1.74 | 5:35AM 1.78 | 6:20PM 1.57 | 6:41AM 1.67 | 7:39PM 1.45 | 7:56AM 1.60 | 9:03PM 1.40 | 9:12AM 1.58 | 10:14PM 1.43 | 10:16AM 1.60 | 11:08PM 1.49 | 11:07AM 1.64 | 11:50PM 1.57 | 11:49AM 1.68 | 12:25AM 1.65 | 12:27PM 1.72 | 12:57AM 1.72 | 1:03PM 1.76 | 1:29AM 1.78 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:17AM 0.05 | 9:41PM 0.07 | 10:07AM 0.12 | 10:30PM 0.25 | 11:02AM 0.24 | 11:23PM 0.42 | 12:06PM 0.36 | 12:26AM 0.58 | 1:23PM 0.46 | 1:41AM 0.67 | 2:47PM 0.48 | 3:03AM 0.69 | 4:01PM 0.44 | 4:15AM 0.65 | 4:58PM 0.38 | 5:10AM 0.57 | 5:42PM 0.31 | 5:54AM 0.50 | 6:18PM 0.27 | 6:32AM 0.43 | 6:50PM 0.24 | 7:06AM 0.37 | 7:22PM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:07 | - | - | 4:01 | - | - | 3:58 | - | - | 3:53 | - | - | 3:47 | - | - | 3:43 | - | - | 3:38 | - | - | 3:32 | - | - | 3:28 | - | - | 3:23 | - | - | 3:16 | - | - | 3:12 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:06 | - | - | 10:10 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:20 | - | - | 10:24 | - | - | 10:30 | - | - | 10:35 | - | - | 10:39 | - | - | 10:45 | - | - | 10:50 | - | - | 10:55 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | -1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 3 | 2 | -4 | -6 | -9 | -10 | -8 | -5 | -4 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -2 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Wed night, min 2°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sat morning. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sat morning, light winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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