Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 04 Apr 2026 CEST
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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 Saturday (Apr 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 4th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 5th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 8th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 7mm) on Sun morning. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Sun afternoon, min 1°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Tue afternoon, min 0°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning).

Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
3
3
1
0
4
2
3
1
3
3
1
2
2
4
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.9
WSW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
NNE
2.5
NNE
3
NNE
2.4
N
2.5
N
1.8
NNE
0.5
W
1.8
W
2.1
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)12131113129109910921181715131312131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1992221861671125547713221575921125749322420232352232422992493258926151679683
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
NE
15
NE
35
NNE
40
N
15
NE
25
NE
10
ENE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
25
S
30
S
25
S
15
SSE
25
S
20
S
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:07PM
1.92
3:28AM
1.84
3:42PM
1.84
4:01AM
1.78
4:17PM
1.73
4:35AM
1.69
4:54PM
1.60
5:14AM
1.59
5:37PM
1.47
6:04AM
1.48
6:35PM
1.34
7:14AM
1.39
8:00PM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:04AM
0.19
9:22PM
0.15
9:36AM
0.25
9:53PM
0.28
10:09AM
0.35
10:25PM
0.41
10:45AM
0.48
10:59PM
0.55
11:26AM
0.61
11:40PM
0.68
12:21PM
0.74
12:36AM
0.78
1:47PM
0.81
2:04AM
0.83
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Sunrise6:03--5:58--5:54--5:50--5:46--5:41--5:37--
Sunset-8:15--8:19--8:22--8:27--8:30--8:35--8:38-
cloud
cloud
light snow
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---5----2------------
Temp. °C231243444565023355444
Feels °C (?)-2-1-3-4-2-3-5-60-221-6-4-4-5-2-1-1-3-2
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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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