Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Issued: 1 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
11.3° C

1.2°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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,316 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with W 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 30th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
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
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
9
1.3
W
8
1
W
8
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.7
W
6
0.9
SW
6
1.5
WSW
9
2.2
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
10
2
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
10
1.7
W
9
1.6
W
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
461
228
142
96
50
22
32
61
378
1316
1259
820
702
452
313
196
76
74
61
90
60
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
SE
15
SE
20
WSW
15
SSW
20
SW
30
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
15
W
0
E
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
5
WNW
10
W
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
00:36AM1.67m
12:52PM1.63m
1:16AM1.74m
1:33PM1.67m
1:54AM1.80m
2:12PM1.69m
2:31AM1.85m
2:50PM1.68m
3:08AM1.87m
3:27PM1.65m
3:43AM1.86m
4:04PM1.60m
4:18AM1.83m
Low Tide
6:27PM0.46m
6:56AM0.50m
7:08PM0.44m
7:36AM0.45m
7:45PM0.41m
8:15AM0.40m
8:21PM0.38m
8:53AM0.37m
8:55PM0.37m
9:30AM0.34m
9:29PM0.37m
10:07AM0.34m
10:02PM0.39m
10:43AM0.34m
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
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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
12:00
 mm
1
10
5
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
11
11
11
12
12
12
11
11
12
12
11
11
11
10
11
12
12
16
16
13
12
Feels °C
5
8
8
9
9
10
9
8
8
7
5
6
5
5
10
10
8
13
15
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
9
1.3
W
8
1
W
8
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
SW
7
0.4
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
13
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
7
1.6
W
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
Energy kJ
461
228
142
96
50
22
8
38
277
2
2
1
313
196
76
74
61
90
60
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.3
NNW
5
0.4
NW
7
0.2
W
12
0.3
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
13
0.6
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
6
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
NNW
5
0.3
NW
5
Energy kJ
2
2
2
4
11
11
50
16
28
12
12
2
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.4
NW
5
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
8
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
10
0.4
NW
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
NW
8
Energy kJ
1
7
2
1
3
1
1
14
16
12
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.5
N
3
0.3
SE
2
0.7
W
6
0.9
SW
6
1.5
WSW
9
2.2
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
10
2
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
10
1.7
W
9
0.5
NE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.4
SW
3
0.8
SW
4
Energy kJ
2
6
1
32
61
378
1316
1259
820
702
452
4
5
3
4
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
18
0
0
0
0
1339
1626
1119
1347
1291
733
733
1163
18
0
657
657
0
18
18
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Lofoten Islands and Arctic
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
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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