Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
11.9°C
0.8° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NNW swell with 821 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 15th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 18th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 17th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
10
1.6
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
9
1
WSW
10
2.3
NNW
6
2.4
NNW
8
1.5
N
8
1.5
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NW
12
1.5
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
1.3
SW
8
1.5
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
636
405
166
109
393
242
183
418
763
291
430
176
86
195
780
345
263
128
166
232
411
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SE
10
ESE
5
ESE
20
N
35
N
40
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
NE
10
ENE
5
NE
5
NNE
5
ESE
10
S
10
SE
25
S
20
SSW
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
3:41PM1.86m
3:52AM1.94m
4:16PM1.78m
4:30AM1.80m
4:52PM1.68m
5:11AM1.65m
5:33PM1.56m
5:57AM1.49m
6:26PM1.44m
7:01AM1.36m
7:44PM1.36m
8:34AM1.29m
9:22PM1.37m
Low Tide
9:36AM0.01m
9:45PM0.18m
10:10AM0.16m
10:21PM0.29m
10:45AM0.33m
10:59PM0.43m
11:22AM0.51m
11:43PM0.59m
12:07PM0.67m
00:41AM0.74m
1:13PM0.79m
2:19AM0.82m
2:57PM0.83m
4:10AM0.78m
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6:15
6:18
6:22
6:26
6:30
6:33
6:37
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7:44
7:39
7:36
7:31
7:27
7:22
7:19
 mm
4
2
2
1
2
3
Temp °C
10
11
11
11
12
11
11
10
8
8
9
8
8
9
9
10
11
11
11
11
11
Feels °C
7
7
6
7
9
9
7
3
0
0
1
1
3
6
7
8
8
8
5
7
9
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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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