Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
10.0°C
1.1° 

Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with 37,590 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 18s 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.0m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 8.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 16th Oct)26ft (8.0m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 16th Oct)26ft (8.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 16th Oct)26ft (8.0m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (stormy winds from the SSW on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

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Period (s)
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WSW
18
6
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12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37590
16907
9914
4272
2358
1752
1211
554
788
3298
14665
24750
16592
10210
5474
2986
1954
1519
1010
Wind (km/h)
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SW
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High Tide
4:41AM1.61m
5:00PM1.61m
5:27AM1.47m
5:51PM1.50m
6:27AM1.34m
7:00PM1.42m
7:52AM1.26m
8:27PM1.40m
9:24AM1.27m
9:41PM1.44m
10:29AM1.35m
10:34PM1.52m
Low Tide
10:32PM0.45m
10:46AM0.55m
11:16PM0.58m
11:29AM0.68m
00:14AM0.71m
12:27PM0.78m
1:40AM0.77m
1:54PM0.83m
3:19AM0.74m
3:26PM0.79m
4:26AM0.63m
4:30PM0.70m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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