Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
12.1° C
0.4° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 824 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 16th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 16th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the NNE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
9
0.7
SW
9
0.7
WSW
9
0.6
NNW
8
2.1
N
7
2
N
7
2.3
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
7
2.3
NNE
7
1.7
N
7
1.8
N
7
1.3
N
7
1.1
N
7
1.7
N
7
2.4
NNW
8
2.2
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
55
81
67
40
400
353
500
740
653
542
278
297
144
127
315
762
627
488
293
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
N
35
NNE
40
NNE
45
NNE
45
NNE
45
NNE
40
NNE
40
NNE
45
NNE
40
NNE
30
N
30
N
25
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:44AM2.12m
4:16PM1.82m
4:24AM2.00m
4:55PM1.73m
5:05AM1.85m
5:36PM1.62m
5:49AM1.69m
6:22PM1.51m
6:39AM1.53m
7:17PM1.42m
7:44AM1.40m
8:33PM1.37m
Low Tide
9:36PM0.11m
10:11AM-0.05m
10:15PM0.18m
10:50AM0.08m
10:55PM0.30m
11:29AM0.25m
11:37PM0.43m
12:11PM0.43m
00:24AM0.58m
1:00PM0.60m
1:26AM0.72m
2:09PM0.73m
2:58AM0.80m
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9:52
9:47
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Temp °C
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11
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Feels °C
10
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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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