Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
9.7°C
1.7° 

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 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with 18,572 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 13s period with WNW 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 (Nov 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 7.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 7th Nov)25ft (7.5m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 7th Nov)25ft (7.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 7th Nov)23ft (7.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 3°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, near gales from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
12
2.3
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10
2.4
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9
2.4
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3
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WNW
10
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WNW
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1.8
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8
2.5
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2.5
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2.5
WSW
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WNW
11
7
WNW
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NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1866
1146
961
979
1143
1879
666
459
982
2783
4789
10528
4127
1913
770
363
737
3030
8473
18572
8665
Wind (km/h)
35
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35
W
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W
40
WSW
45
WSW
30
NW
15
SSE
30
WSW
45
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WSW
55
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High Tide
5:24PM1.69m
6:19AM1.49m
6:41PM1.64m
7:47AM1.46m
8:00PM1.64m
9:04AM1.51m
9:08PM1.69m
10:03AM1.60m
10:04PM1.75m
10:49AM1.69m
10:52PM1.80m
11:29AM1.77m
11:35PM1.84m
Low Tide
11:05AM0.52m
00:02AM0.42m
12:23PM0.61m
1:29AM0.41m
1:49PM0.62m
2:47AM0.33m
3:05PM0.56m
3:49AM0.23m
4:05PM0.46m
4:38AM0.16m
4:54PM0.37m
5:20AM0.11m
5:37PM0.29m
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Temp °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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