Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
11.1°C
1.2° 

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 28 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with 5,051 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 (Sep 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) 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 0.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 30th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 2nd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 28th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
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3
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
11
4.5
WSW
11
3.5
SW
11
3
WSW
10
3
WSW
9
2
W
10
1.4
WSW
10
1
W
9
0.9
N
8
0.6
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.6
W
19
1.6
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
2.3
SW
11
2.4
SW
10
1.8
WSW
9
1.6
W
9
1.8
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
990
5051
2786
1623
1316
767
341
176
116
115
207
251
1230
1061
683
594
1327
1216
510
440
907
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
55
SW
40
SW
45
WSW
35
WSW
10
WSW
10
ESE
10
E
15
SE
10
SE
10
S
5
SW
10
S
25
SSW
35
SSW
35
WSW
35
SW
35
SSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:39PM1.90m
2:47AM2.01m
3:15PM1.90m
3:25AM1.97m
3:52PM1.86m
4:08AM1.88m
4:35PM1.78m
4:56AM1.76m
5:26PM1.67m
5:57AM1.61m
6:32PM1.57m
7:18AM1.48m
7:58PM1.53m
Low Tide
8:31AM-0.01m
8:41PM0.15m
9:05AM0.01m
9:18PM0.17m
9:42AM0.09m
9:58PM0.24m
10:23AM0.22m
10:43PM0.34m
11:11AM0.37m
11:40PM0.46m
12:12PM0.53m
00:57AM0.55m
1:35PM0.64m
2:38AM0.56m
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Temp °C
11
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10
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12
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12
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Feels °C
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7
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9
6
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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