
Surf Forecasts:
Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 6,336 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 (Sep 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SSW 7 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 9 | W 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
159 | 500 | 1182 | 1361 | 2196 | 2681 | 1834 | 1335 | 639 | 238 | 88 | 2927 | 5165 | 3135 | 1336 | 1310 | 1063 | 540 | 1503 | 1486 | 320 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:10AM1.39m | 11:26PM1.58m | 11:54AM1.50m | 00:03AM1.69m | 12:29PM1.60m | 00:36AM1.80m | 1:02PM1.71m | 1:07AM1.89m | 1:34PM1.80m | 1:39AM1.96m | 2:06PM1.87m | 2:12AM2.00m | 2:39PM1.90m | 2:47AM2.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:20PM0.65m | 5:57AM0.51m | 5:59PM0.53m | 6:30AM0.36m | 6:32PM0.41m | 7:00AM0.22m | 7:04PM0.31m | 7:29AM0.10m | 7:35PM0.23m | 7:59AM0.02m | 8:08PM0.17m | 8:31AM-0.01m | 8:41PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | N 7 | N 7 | W 18 | WSW 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 9 | W 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WSW 10 |
159 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 2196 | 2681 | 1834 | 1335 | 639 | 238 | 88 | 2927 | 5165 | 3135 | 1336 | 1310 | 1063 | 540 | 3 | 3 | 320 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | WSW 11 | — | — | W 16 | — | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 12 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | — | NW 10 | — | — | WSW 10 |
82 | 11 | — | — | 48 | — | — | 20 | 94 | 88 | 65 | 1106 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 17 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | SSE 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SSW 5 | SE 2 | SE 4 | SW 9 | SW 10 | ESE 3 |
40 | 500 | 1182 | 1361 | 750 | — | 1 | — | — | 15 | 58 | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 1503 | 1486 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 123 | 123 | 1119 | 657 | 657 | 708 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 123 | 147 | 123 | 123 | 123 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 123 | 0 | 0 |
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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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