Surf Forecasts:
Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NNE swell with 397 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WSW 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 (Aug 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
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262 | 184 | 324 | 208 | 151 | 105 | 58 | 94 | 228 | 223 | 7 | 6 | 317 | 293 | 375 | 183 | 165 | 221 | 131 | 193 | 220 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:54PM1.92m | 3:03AM2.17m | 3:35PM1.88m | 3:44AM2.12m | 4:16PM1.82m | 4:24AM2.00m | 4:55PM1.73m | 5:05AM1.85m | 5:36PM1.62m | 5:49AM1.69m | 6:22PM1.51m | 6:39AM1.53m | 7:17PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49AM-0.11m | 8:56PM0.08m | 9:31AM-0.12m | 9:36PM0.11m | 10:11AM-0.05m | 10:15PM0.18m | 10:50AM0.08m | 10:55PM0.30m | 11:29AM0.25m | 11:37PM0.43m | 12:11PM0.43m | 00:24AM0.58m | 1:00PM0.60m | 1:26AM0.72m | |||||||
4:15 | — | — | 4:18 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:01 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:34 | |
mm | 1 | 5 | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | WSW 9 | N 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | N 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | W 12 | N 7 | W 10 | WSW 10 |
94 | 184 | 29 | 208 | 151 | 105 | 58 | 94 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 183 | 165 | 106 | 131 | 98 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | NNW 8 | SW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | W 17 |
14 | 68 | 13 | 29 | 33 | 27 | 37 | 43 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 51 | 18 | 113 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 9 | WSW 11 | N 9 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — |
1 | 8 | 12 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | S 5 | SW 10 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
262 | 18 | 324 | 6 | 4 | 6 | — | — | 228 | 223 | 173 | 185 | 317 | 293 | 375 | — | — | 221 | — | 193 | 220 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 123 | 1379 | 2081 | 1339 | 1953 | 1051 | 0 | 0 | 1332 | 1163 | 1163 | 708 | 1305 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1421 | 657 |
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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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