Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 18 Dec 2025 CET
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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
7.7° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Unstad (Lofoten) this week:

The surf forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Dec 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 19th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 19s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 19th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 19th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 20s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Mon night).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
2
4
6
7
8
4
0
2
0
0
1
1
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WSW
2.3
SW
2.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
2.5
WSW
2.3
SW
1.8
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
W
1.8
WSW
1.4
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.6
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)121122191816141414131116151413577766
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1652135157011191976573554192212408415603314381460742298118235183787456
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
10
SSE
30
SSW
20
S
15
ENE
15
S
20
SSW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
N
10
NNW
5
SW
10
SW
25
WSW
25
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:52AM
1.71
12:06AM
1.67
12:29PM
1.78
12:44AM
1.71
1:06PM
1.83
1:22AM
1.72
1:42PM
1.86
1:58AM
1.70
2:17PM
1.87
2:35AM
1.65
2:53PM
1.85
3:13AM
1.59
3:29PM
1.81
3:53AM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:09PM
0.45
6:20AM
0.38
6:47PM
0.41
6:56AM
0.37
7:24PM
0.38
7:30AM
0.36
8:01PM
0.36
8:04AM
0.36
8:38PM
0.36
8:37AM
0.37
9:15PM
0.36
9:11AM
0.40
9:53PM
0.36
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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Sunset-12:00--12:00--12:00--12:00--12:00--12:00--12:00-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C647666667555557767677
Feels °C (?)-101122122010210112233
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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 12 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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