Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
11.7°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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SW swell with 1,269 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with NNW 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 (Sep 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 22nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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0
0
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2
0
0
3
4
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
10
2.1
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
8
1
NNW
8
1
N
8
1.1
W
15
1.6
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
SW
9
1.5
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
0.8
NNW
9
2.5
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
135
514
237
176
127
131
548
934
426
400
234
170
154
125
745
711
477
259
94
1023
Wind (km/h)
30
N
30
N
15
N
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
0
ESE
5
SSE
5
SSE
5
ENE
10
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
20
N
5
N
20
SSW
30
SSW
45
S
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
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
10:08AM1.31m
10:37PM1.46m
11:10AM1.39m
11:26PM1.58m
Low Tide
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
4:26PM0.77m
5:15AM0.66m
5:20PM0.65m
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6:26
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7:36
7:31
7:27
7:22
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 mm
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Temp °C
11
10
8
8
7
8
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11
Feels °C
5
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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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