
Surf Forecasts:
Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 11,859 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with NNE 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon night, min 4°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1195 | 787 | 655 | 433 | 461 | 296 | 209 | 157 | 140 | 163 | 160 | 151 | 402 | 572 | 313 | 130 | 93 | 170 | 364 | 2460 | 11859 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:24AM1.62m | 11:31PM1.82m | 12:12PM1.73m | 00:17AM1.92m | 12:53PM1.82m | 00:58AM1.98m | 1:29PM1.89m | 1:36AM2.01m | 2:03PM1.92m | 2:12AM1.99m | 2:36PM1.92m | 2:48AM1.94m | 3:09PM1.88m | 3:24AM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:29PM0.42m | 6:04AM0.13m | 6:16PM0.30m | 6:45AM0.02m | 6:57PM0.21m | 7:23AM-0.03m | 7:35PM0.15m | 7:58AM-0.03m | 8:10PM0.13m | 8:31AM0.03m | 8:45PM0.16m | 9:03AM0.13m | 9:19PM0.22m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
Feels °C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | -2 | -2 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 9 | NNE 9 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | NNW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | — |
643 | 787 | 655 | 433 | 461 | 293 | 194 | 157 | 140 | 163 | 160 | 151 | 138 | 572 | 313 | 130 | 93 | 28 | 364 | 2460 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 9 | WNW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | WNW 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — |
274 | 422 | 259 | 218 | 246 | 296 | 209 | 142 | 64 | 28 | 18 | 50 | 402 | 106 | 51 | 31 | 40 | 18 | 8 | 8 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 13 | SW 9 | WSW 12 | — | N 7 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 153 | 106 | 119 | 56 | 51 | 31 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 137 | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 2 | — | S 2 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | WSW 14 |
1195 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 8 | 29 | 170 | 80 | 186 | 11859 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1119 | 708 | 147 | 1339 | 1163 | 123 | 0 | 147 | 0 | 657 | 657 | 657 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 657 | 657 | 147 | 147 | 733 |
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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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