Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 28 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
5.9° 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 (May 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 10s period. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 2nd May)15ft (4.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 2nd May)15ft (4.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 2nd May)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri afternoon, min 2°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the E by Sat afternoon).

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
8
1.3
SSW
5
1.8
WSW
8
2
W
8
1.7
W
10
2.4
WSW
12
3
WSW
10
3
WSW
10
3
W
10
2.3
WSW
10
3
WSW
9
5
WSW
11
5
WNW
10
4
WNW
11
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.7
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
NNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
114
77
423
552
609
1462
1544
1941
1647
939
1441
5950
5346
3578
1845
1467
990
381
361
98
87
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
35
S
20
SW
20
WSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
30
WSW
20
SW
50
SW
45
WSW
10
SW
35
NNW
35
W
40
W
40
W
25
W
25
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
00:16AM1.68m
12:18PM1.80m
00:52AM1.76m
12:56PM1.83m
1:25AM1.81m
1:33PM1.85m
1:57AM1.85m
2:08PM1.84m
2:29AM1.86m
2:43PM1.82m
3:02AM1.84m
3:19PM1.76m
3:37AM1.80m
Low Tide
6:07PM0.17m
6:20AM0.37m
6:45PM0.13m
6:59AM0.31m
7:19PM0.13m
7:34AM0.27m
7:51PM0.15m
8:08AM0.26m
8:23PM0.20m
8:41AM0.28m
8:55PM0.28m
9:15AM0.32m
9:27PM0.36m
9:51AM0.40m
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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4:11
4:07
4:01
3:58
3:53
3:47
3:43
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9:52
9:57
10:00
10:06
10:10
10:15
10:20
10:24
3
16
3
3
6
2
7
2
8
2
5
3
4
2
2
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
3
3
6
7
7
7
7
7
6
7
7
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
-1
-4
1
2
3
3
0
-1
-3
-4
-4
-1
1
-8
-6
-6
-6
-3
-4
-2
-1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
SW
9
1.7
W
10
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
7
1.1
S
7
3
W
10
2.3
WSW
10
1.5
N
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.1
NE
10
0.3
NNE
9
1.6
NW
8
1.7
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
NNW
8
Energy kJ
114
55
22
22
609
2
1
107
1647
939
356
11
4
17
381
361
98
87
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
6
0.2
W
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
Energy kJ
7
5
6
14
71
26
48
53
48
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
W
11
0.1
NW
12
0.2
N
7
0.1
NE
7
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.6
NW
8
0.4
SW
8
Energy kJ
9
9
5
4
2
6
5
51
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
5
1.8
WSW
8
2
W
8
0.7
SSW
6
2.4
WSW
12
3
WSW
10
3
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
3
WSW
9
5
WSW
11
5
WNW
10
4
WNW
11
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
1.2
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
7
Energy kJ
77
423
552
37
1462
1544
1941
692
370
1441
5950
5346
3578
1845
1467
990
155
64
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
4
3
4
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
1291
1291
1291
1291
18
18
1291
1051
1291
1347
1339
1339
1213
1184
1184
1356
1184
1291
1305
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Lofoten Islands and Arctic
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
2
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
7
6
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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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