Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
11.5°C
0.9° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,802 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with SW 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 (Sep 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 20th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 26th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 26th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
10
1.3
SW
11
1
SW
10
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
W
11
0.9
W
10
2
SSW
6
3
SW
9
2.1
WSW
9
2.4
W
11
2.5
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
13
2
W
12
1.5
W
11
2.1
SW
8
2.5
WSW
10
3
WSW
16
3
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
185
375
184
596
462
277
159
280
1182
705
1379
1531
1780
1886
1136
514
494
1319
4456
4374
2078
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
N
20
N
20
NNW
15
NW
5
SW
30
SSW
45
S
30
SW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SW
35
SW
35
WSW
20
S
35
S
40
SSW
30
SSW
25
S
15
S
10
SE
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:34AM1.29m
9:22PM1.37m
10:08AM1.31m
10:37PM1.46m
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
Low Tide
2:57PM0.83m
4:10AM0.78m
4:26PM0.77m
5:15AM0.66m
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
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6:37
6:39
6:43
6:47
6:50
6:54
6:58
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7:19
7:15
7:09
7:06
7:01
6:58
6:52
 mm
2
1
1
8
1
Temp °C
11
11
10
10
10
10
10
11
12
11
11
10
10
11
10
13
13
13
13
13
13
Feels °C
9
10
6
5
5
6
5
2
7
5
4
5
4
3
5
5
4
5
8
9
11
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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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