Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 08 Dec 2025 CET
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Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
8.0° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Unstad (Lofoten) this week:

The surf forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 8th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 12th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 12th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Tue afternoon, min 1°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 2°C on Wed night, min -3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu morning, strong winds from the SE by Fri night).

Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sun
14
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
4
4
3
0
1
4
4
5
2
2
0
3
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.8
WNW
1.2
NW
1.2
W
1.5
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.2
NNE
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
3
SW
2.2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1
W
2.2
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.5
WSW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
Period(s) (?)16141413191316111010161415141317151212913
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)561478269135471503762467404286223317123513205312165862094141266610571584
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
5
ESE
5
E
0
SSE
10
SW
5
WSW
10
ESE
15
E
45
ESE
35
ESE
15
E
15
SE
15
ESE
30
ESE
35
SE
50
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglassglassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:43AM
1.91
3:01PM
2.03
3:37AM
1.78
3:53PM
1.95
4:34AM
1.64
4:47PM
1.85
5:36AM
1.52
5:45PM
1.74
6:43AM
1.43
6:47PM
1.63
7:51AM
1.40
7:52PM
1.56
8:54AM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:51AM
0.21
9:30PM
0.11
9:40AM
0.31
10:26PM
0.18
10:32AM
0.43
11:26PM
0.26
11:30AM
0.54
12:30AM
0.34
12:35PM
0.62
1:35AM
0.39
1:47PM
0.66
2:38AM
0.42
2:57PM
0.65
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sun
14
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Sunset--12:00--12:00--12:00--12:00--12:00--12:00--12:00
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light rain
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light snow
light snow
light snow
part cloud
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C3233343222-1-2-2-1-1-2-3-3024
Feels °C (?)-1-11101-1-3-10-9-6-7-8-9-11-14-11-11-8-5-4
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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 12 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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