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Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast
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Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
7.6° 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 Thursday (May 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 21st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 22nd May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 25th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | |
172 | 184 | 115 | 109 | 68 | 58 | 53 | 18 | 94 | 127 | 500 | 651 | 616 | 556 | 264 | 470 | 349 | 422 | 603 | 447 | 359 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 5:23PM1.72m | 5:41AM1.85m | 6:30PM1.59m | 6:45AM1.77m | 7:43PM1.49m | 7:53AM1.70m | 8:57PM1.47m | 9:02AM1.66m | 10:03PM1.49m | 10:04AM1.64m | 10:57PM1.55m | 10:59AM1.64m | 11:43PM1.62m | 11:47AM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:27PM0.39m | 12:17PM0.26m | 00:30AM0.50m | 1:28PM0.31m | 1:40AM0.57m | 2:41PM0.32m | 2:54AM0.60m | 3:47PM0.32m | 4:03AM0.57m | 4:44PM0.30m | 5:02AM0.52m | 5:31PM0.29m | 5:52AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 2:00 | — | — | 1:51 | — | — | 1:39 | — | — | 1:23 | — | — | 12:00 | — | — | 12:00 | — | — | 12:00 |
 | 12:00 | — | 12:02 | — | — | 12:12 | — | — | 12:23 | — | — | 12:40 | — | — | 12:00 | — | — | 12:00 | — | — | 12:00 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WNW 6 | WSW 12 | W 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | W 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
 kJ | 172 | 184 | 115 | 109 | 68 | 30 | 53 | 15 | 94 | 41 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 136 | 264 | 470 | 349 | 422 | 603 | 447 | 359 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 7 | — | — | WSW 10 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | WNW 7 | N 6 | N 8 | — | W 18 | N 8 | W 12 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 5 | N 5 |
| kJ | 34 | 21 | 8 | — | — | 58 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 6 | 5 | — | 6 | 11 | 109 | 10 | 47 | 39 | 24 | 19 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | N 4 | — | — | S 4 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | NNW 5 | N 7 | — | — | — | N 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NW 5 | SW 9 | — | NNE 6 | N 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 18 | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 53 | — | 8 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | NW 5 | NNW 7 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 17 | — | — | — | 23 | 127 | 500 | 651 | 616 | 556 | — | 7 | 66 | 39 | 59 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1213 | 0 | 1291 | 657 | 708 | 1291 | 0 | 0 | 1347 | 1313 | 1291 | 1163 | 1347 | 18 | 18 | 1648 | 18 | 1349 | 1379 | 784 | 784 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Lofoten Islands and Arctic | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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