Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Issued: 1 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
11.3° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,259 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 28th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 30th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.6
W
6
0.8
SW
8
1.6
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
10
1.9
WSW
10
1.6
W
10
1.3
W
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.8
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
1
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
120
50
22
24
75
302
1259
1044
684
489
263
126
80
43
43
64
98
83
59
181
425
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
SE
15
SE
15
WSW
20
SSW
30
SW
35
SW
25
SW
15
SW
20
SW
5
SSW
5
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
5
W
10
SSE
15
S
10
S
15
SSW
20
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
1:16AM1.74m
1:33PM1.67m
1:54AM1.80m
2:12PM1.69m
2:31AM1.85m
2:50PM1.68m
3:08AM1.87m
3:27PM1.65m
3:43AM1.86m
4:04PM1.60m
4:18AM1.83m
4:42PM1.54m
4:53AM1.78m
Low Tide
7:08PM0.44m
7:36AM0.45m
7:45PM0.41m
8:15AM0.40m
8:21PM0.38m
8:53AM0.37m
8:55PM0.37m
9:30AM0.34m
9:29PM0.37m
10:07AM0.34m
10:02PM0.39m
10:43AM0.34m
10:36PM0.42m
11:19AM0.35m
cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
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12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
 mm
1
6
12
2
1
3
2
1
5
Temp °C
12
12
12
12
12
11
12
11
11
12
11
12
13
12
10
12
12
13
13
11
11
Feels °C
8
10
10
11
10
6
5
5
7
9
8
10
9
7
7
10
10
10
9
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.4
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
10
1.6
W
10
1.3
W
9
0.9
WSW
9
0.8
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
1
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
10
Energy kJ
120
50
22
9
38
201
684
489
263
126
80
43
43
64
98
83
59
181
425
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
6
0.3
NNW
5
0.4
NW
7
0.2
WSW
12
0.3
WSW
16
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
W
9
0.5
W
7
0.2
N
5
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
WSW
12
0.5
W
9
0.1
N
5
Energy kJ
2
4
11
14
48
1
1
1
29
31
26
24
26
2
2
14
43
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.4
NW
5
0.1
SW
8
0.1
NE
4
0.2
NNW
6
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
NW
8
0.4
N
5
0.1
SE
4
0.1
NW
4
Energy kJ
1
7
2
1
4
3
11
14
15
7
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.2
ESE
2
0.6
W
6
0.8
SW
8
1.6
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
10
0.5
SSW
5
0.5
SW
4
0.6
N
4
0.4
NE
4
0.7
W
4
0.5
SW
7
Energy kJ
2
1
24
75
302
1259
1044
13
7
15
4
16
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
1339
1626
1349
1291
1305
657
657
1163
18
0
733
657
0
18
0
0
18
1287
123
Best forecast wave conditions in Lofoten Islands and Arctic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
8
5
5
4
7
4
4
5
9
5
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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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