Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break
Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Unstad (Lofoten)

Issued: 1 am 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
8.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 658 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 3rd Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 9th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 9th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WNW
10
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
1.4
SW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
59
38
45
58
41
125
100
66
371
342
271
203
186
126
88
66
627
483
349
263
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
E
15
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
25
SSW
5
NNW
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
20
S
25
S
25
SSW
10
SSE
15
E
30
SSW
40
S
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross
High Tide
3:42PM1.64m
4:01AM1.78m
4:22PM1.56m
4:41AM1.73m
5:04PM1.47m
5:22AM1.67m
5:51PM1.40m
6:06AM1.60m
6:44PM1.35m
6:54AM1.55m
7:45PM1.34m
7:48AM1.52m
8:47PM1.38m
Low Tide
9:42AM0.41m
9:46PM0.44m
10:22AM0.45m
10:22PM0.49m
11:05AM0.49m
11:00PM0.54m
11:50AM0.52m
11:41PM0.59m
12:37PM0.52m
00:30AM0.64m
1:29PM0.51m
1:28AM0.67m
2:25PM0.46m
2:34AM0.67m
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light rain
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light rain
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light rain
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light rain
rain showers
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12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
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12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
 mm
2
1
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
15
16
16
18
21
18
16
17
14
11
11
11
10
11
13
10
10
10
16
19
10
Feels °C
13
15
14
16
18
17
12
15
13
6
9
9
5
7
11
6
5
5
13
15
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
SW
8
0.6
S
7
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
S
4
0.9
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
6
1.4
SW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
Energy kJ
90
59
38
38
33
39
125
100
13
371
342
271
203
186
126
33
35
627
483
349
263
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.5
WSW
11
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NW
6
0.2
NNE
10
0.5
N
5
0.5
N
5
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.6
NNW
6
0.5
N
6
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
NNW
6
Energy kJ
12
12
6
45
58
41
7
8
66
24
26
7
10
12
12
88
66
31
20
9
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
6
0.1
NW
5
0.1
W
17
0.2
NNE
5
0.4
N
8
0.4
NNW
7
0.2
N
5
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
SW
5
0.2
W
4
0.2
W
4
0.1
NE
10
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SW
15
0.4
WSW
12
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
11
Energy kJ
4
1
6
3
20
16
2
11
28
6
6
1
1
4
3
9
61
4
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
3
0.5
SE
4
0.7
SE
4
0.5
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
4
0.6
SSW
3
0.6
N
6
0.9
N
4
Energy kJ
1
6
16
7
2
3
14
20
6
8
28
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
3
3
3
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1626
0
1119
0
123
123
123
657
1347
1305
0
0
1073
123
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(10 max)
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Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
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9
9
8
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7
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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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