Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast

/ Lofoten and Arctic (4 surf breaks) /

Norway (18 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (68.27° N 13.58° E)

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Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 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 13.4° C
(Which is 2.5°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 Tuesday (Sep 16) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 11AM.

Wave Type	Time (CEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	2PM (Tue 16th Sep)	4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf	11AM (Fri 19th Sep)	5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful	5AM (Thu 18th Sep)	8ft (2.5m) 11s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed morning).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).
	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
	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	2	3	1	1	1	2	2	3	4	3	2	1	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	WSW	SW	SW	SW	NNE	N	N	N	NNW	NNW	N
Period(s) (?)	8	8	10	9	9	10	11	11	10	10	14	13	11	11	9	8	8	7	6	6	7
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	240	243	519	918	1268	1440	1265	1019	829	1058	932	706	656	481	663	717	942	257	75	60	56
Wind (km/h)	S	ESE	SSE	NNE	N	NNW	WNW	WNW	NNW	ENE	ESE	SE	SSE	WSW	SSW	W	NNW	NNW	NNW	NW	NW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	glass	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- on	on	glass	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross	on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)	8:54AM 1.46		9:34PM 1.53	10:27AM 1.50		10:51PM 1.63	11:34AM 1.58		11:47PM 1.76	12:23PM 1.67		12:31AM 1.87	1:02PM 1.75		1:08AM 1.94	1:37PM 1.80		1:42AM 1.98		2:09PM 1.84	2:15AM 1.99
Low Tide / height (m)		3:19PM 0.65	4:14AM 0.54		4:43PM 0.59		5:26AM 0.41	5:43PM 0.48		6:18AM 0.27	6:28PM 0.37		6:59AM 0.15	7:06PM 0.28		7:35AM 0.07	7:40PM 0.22		8:06AM 0.03		8:12PM 0.19

	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
Sunrise	6:22	-	-	6:26	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:33	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:39	-	-	6:43	-	-
Sunset	-	7:36	-	-	7:31	-	-	7:27	-	-	7:22	-	-	7:19	-	-	7:15	-	-	7:09	-

Rain (mm)	-	4	1	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	2	-	-	-	2	-	-	4
Temp. °C	13	12	12	13	11	10	9	10	9	9	11	12	13	11	10	10	11	10	8	8	6
Feels °C (?)	12	12	11	10	5	5	5	6	6	6	7	7	7	3	0	7	7	4	3	2	1

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Lofoten and Arctic

Wind Update Still cross-shore at Unstad (Lofoten) (light winds from the N at Svolvær lufthavn/Helle Airport 45 km from Unstad (Lofoten)). 0.8m 8s swell from the N with a 0.3m 10s swell from the WSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 hour 34 minutes ago Unstad (Lofoten)

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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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