Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Issued: 1 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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

1.1°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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, N swell with 483 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with N 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 15th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 15th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 15th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
2.1
N
7
1.6
N
9
1.5
N
9
1.1
N
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.9
NW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
6
0.5
WSW
11
0.9
NNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
194
111
61
35
24
33
201
298
483
395
380
194
82
41
46
54
154
167
98
69
91
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
15
N
20
N
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
30
NNE
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
NW
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
5
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-off
High Tide
10:47AM1.68m
11:36PM1.71m
11:44AM1.78m
00:25AM1.83m
12:40PM1.88m
1:14AM1.93m
1:34PM1.95m
2:03AM2.02m
2:28PM1.97m
2:51AM2.07m
3:21PM1.93m
3:41AM2.08m
4:16PM1.85m
4:31AM2.04m
Low Tide
5:15PM0.24m
5:41AM0.43m
6:09PM0.17m
6:36AM0.31m
7:01PM0.13m
7:29AM0.19m
7:51PM0.11m
8:21AM0.10m
8:41PM0.12m
9:14AM0.05m
9:30PM0.16m
10:08AM0.04m
10:20PM0.23m
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clear
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cloud
cloud
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part cloud
clear
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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
Temp °C
12
12
11
10
10
9
10
10
9
12
12
10
10
9
9
9
9
8
8
8
8
Feels °C
7
6
4
6
6
4
3
3
4
10
8
6
8
6
5
3
3
2
2
3
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
1.6
N
9
1.5
N
9
1.1
N
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.5
W
11
0.7
NW
6
0.9
NNW
8
Energy kJ
194
111
61
35
24
33
201
298
203
395
380
194
82
41
25
20
19
20
59
42
91
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
N
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.1
W
12
0.3
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
Energy kJ
5
17
14
7
126
90
50
30
30
14
13
3
20
69
66
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
8
0.2
N
10
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
12
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
4
2
8
9
4
3
7
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
4
1.2
NNE
5
0.7
N
5
0.4
N
4
1.1
N
5
1.2
N
5
1.5
N
6
2.1
N
7
0.6
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.9
NW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.5
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
6
0.8
N
6
0.9
N
6
Energy kJ
3
22
75
21
6
59
71
141
483
31
39
46
54
154
167
98
51
66
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
1
2
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
123
657
1626
657
1667
1219
1184
1401
1287
0
1213
18
18
1163
18
1339
1274
708
784
18
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lofoten Islands and Arctic
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
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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).

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