Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
10.3°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 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 19s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 19s period, W swell with 35,172 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 19s 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 7.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 15th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 19s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 15th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 19s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 15th Oct)23ft (7.0m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Tue morning, gales from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Fri morning, moderate winds from the W by Sat night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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11
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12
4
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12
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4.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
55
73
191
5523
5245
2164
5672
8204
27769
18016
11605
10605
6289
4972
2646
883
1589
1816
1720
3677
3816
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
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35
SSE
50
SW
45
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SSW
50
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60
WSW
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High Tide
3:09PM1.88m
3:24AM1.86m
3:43PM1.82m
4:02AM1.75m
4:19PM1.72m
4:41AM1.61m
5:00PM1.61m
5:27AM1.47m
5:51PM1.50m
6:27AM1.34m
7:00PM1.42m
7:52AM1.26m
8:27PM1.40m
Low Tide
9:03AM0.13m
9:19PM0.22m
9:36AM0.26m
9:54PM0.32m
10:10AM0.40m
10:32PM0.45m
10:46AM0.55m
11:16PM0.58m
11:29AM0.68m
00:14AM0.71m
12:27PM0.78m
1:40AM0.77m
1:54PM0.83m
3:19AM0.74m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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-4
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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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