
Surf Forecasts:
Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 4 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 16,617 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period with WNW 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 (Nov 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 4th Nov) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 4th Nov) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 4th Nov) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue night, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, gales from the SW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
196 | 1412 | 4348 | 8534 | 14266 | 4904 | 2687 | 890 | 478 | 504 | 1021 | 1426 | 2669 | 1765 | 562 | 1081 | 4590 | 11061 | 6734 | 1915 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:00PM1.64m | 9:04AM1.51m | 9:08PM1.69m | 10:03AM1.60m | 10:04PM1.75m | 10:49AM1.69m | 10:52PM1.80m | 11:29AM1.77m | 11:35PM1.84m | 12:05PM1.84m | 00:14AM1.86m | 12:39PM1.88m | 00:51AM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:47AM0.33m | 3:05PM0.56m | 3:49AM0.23m | 4:05PM0.46m | 4:38AM0.16m | 4:54PM0.37m | 5:20AM0.11m | 5:37PM0.29m | 5:57AM0.11m | 6:15PM0.25m | 6:32AM0.14m | 6:51PM0.23m | ||||||||
— | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:41 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | |
3:11 | — | — | 3:07 | — | — | 3:03 | — | 2:59 | — | — | 2:53 | — | — | 2:49 | — | — | 2:45 | — | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Feels °C | 2 | -3 | -3 | -7 | -5 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -1 | -3 | -3 | -5 | -8 | -6 | -6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 8 | W 18 | — | WSW 15 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 11 |
196 | 28 | 57 | — | 133 | 4904 | 2687 | 890 | 478 | 504 | 273 | 93 | 59 | 17 | 466 | 111 | 209 | 78 | 46 | 1915 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NNW 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | NW 13 | N 11 | — | N 9 | NNW 11 | N 12 | — | — | NNW 11 |
107 | — | — | — | — | — | 317 | 585 | 257 | 160 | 14 | 111 | 2 | — | 78 | 25 | 26 | — | — | 1450 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | NNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 189 | 484 | 130 | 52 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 14 | N 9 | — | — | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 12 | W 12 | — |
85 | 1412 | 4348 | 8534 | 14266 | 421 | — | — | 320 | 307 | 1021 | 1426 | 2669 | 1765 | 562 | 1081 | 4590 | 11061 | 6734 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1119 | 1119 | 1291 | 1291 | 1184 | 1163 | 1119 | 18 | 657 | 784 | 733 | 1124 | 784 | 787 | 784 | 1305 | 1351 | 1291 | 1119 | 1119 |
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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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