Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
12.5°C
0.9° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 974 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s 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 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 5th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 5th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 4th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
2
Thursday
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Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
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Monday
7
Tuesday
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0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
2.2
N
7
2.3
N
7
2.3
N
7
2.3
NNE
7
3
NNE
8
2.5
NNE
8
2.5
NNE
8
2.3
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
7
1
W
11
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
8
1.4
SW
9
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
SW
10
0.9
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
434
509
494
475
950
886
908
604
431
253
113
133
88
65
40
281
367
322
168
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
40
NNE
45
NNE
45
NNE
40
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
5
ESE
20
S
30
SW
25
SSW
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
10
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
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cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:58PM1.69m
5:09AM1.76m
5:44PM1.60m
6:02AM1.63m
6:45PM1.51m
7:14AM1.52m
8:08PM1.47m
8:50AM1.46m
9:39PM1.52m
10:22AM1.52m
10:54PM1.65m
11:32AM1.63m
11:51PM1.82m
Low Tide
10:57PM0.38m
11:29AM0.33m
11:46PM0.50m
12:24PM0.47m
00:53AM0.61m
1:40PM0.59m
2:29AM0.66m
3:18PM0.62m
4:11AM0.57m
4:42PM0.54m
5:25AM0.39m
5:44PM0.41m
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5:35
5:39
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5:46
5:50
5:54
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8:36
8:31
8:28
8:22
8:19
8:15
8:09
 mm
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6
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Temp °C
12
11
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10
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14
Feels °C
6
4
2
1
1
5
7
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8
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6
10
9
10
12
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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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