Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Issued: 1 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
11.0° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with 1,726 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with W 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 30th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
9
1.8
W
9
1.3
W
8
1
W
8
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.4
W
8
1.1
SW
5
1.2
SW
6
1.7
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
10
2.2
WSW
10
2
W
8
1.7
W
8
1.3
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.4
WSW
8
0.7
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
554
516
228
143
96
50
20
55
113
403
1637
1434
1032
862
559
382
202
66
27
22
152
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
15
WSW
10
NE
20
NNE
10
ENE
10
SE
15
SSE
15
SW
20
SSW
30
SW
35
SW
30
SW
30
SW
40
WSW
25
W
10
SW
5
NNW
10
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
5
SSE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:08PM1.58m
00:36AM1.67m
12:52PM1.63m
1:16AM1.74m
1:33PM1.67m
1:54AM1.80m
2:12PM1.69m
2:31AM1.85m
2:50PM1.68m
3:08AM1.87m
3:27PM1.65m
3:43AM1.86m
4:04PM1.60m
4:18AM1.83m
Low Tide
6:27PM0.46m
6:56AM0.50m
7:08PM0.44m
7:36AM0.45m
7:45PM0.41m
8:15AM0.40m
8:21PM0.38m
8:53AM0.37m
8:55PM0.37m
9:30AM0.34m
9:29PM0.37m
10:07AM0.34m
10:02PM0.39m
rain showers
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
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12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
 mm
2
4
10
3
1
1
1
3
1
1
Temp °C
10
11
11
11
13
12
11
12
12
12
12
12
11
10
10
10
11
11
12
12
11
Feels °C
3
5
9
7
10
10
8
9
9
8
6
5
3
1
6
6
9
9
8
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
1.8
W
9
1.3
W
8
1
W
8
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.2
WNW
6
0.4
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
13
0.1
N
7
1.7
W
8
1.3
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.5
NNE
5
0.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
21
516
228
143
96
50
20
4
43
277
1
382
202
66
27
17
152
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.1
NE
8
0.3
N
6
0.3
NNE
5
0.4
NW
6
0.3
NW
6
0.2
W
10
0.3
WSW
15
0.6
NW
8
0.1
SW
13
0.5
NW
7
0.3
W
7
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
NNW
7
Energy kJ
10
2
7
6
9
6
8
45
54
6
22
9
22
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
7
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
4
0.1
SW
7
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
6
0.3
NNW
6
0.2
W
10
0.3
W
8
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
WNW
7
Energy kJ
2
3
2
2
3
1
7
8
12
18
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
9
0.4
NE
3
0.5
N
5
0.4
SSE
4
1.1
SW
5
1.2
SW
6
1.7
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
10
2.2
WSW
10
2
W
8
0.8
NE
4
0.7
NE
5
Energy kJ
554
3
13
5
55
113
403
1637
1434
1032
862
559
21
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
1118
18
0
147
0
0
1339
1783
123
1347
1291
1305
1163
1163
657
18
18
0
1049
1049
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lofoten Islands and Arctic
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
8
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
7
5
5
7
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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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