Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Issued: 7 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
10.4° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,057 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 18th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 18th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 20th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
11
1.1
SW
9
1.9
SW
7
2.4
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
8
2.3
W
8
2.2
W
8
1.8
WNW
8
1.2
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.7
NW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
43
43
40
31
33
65
193
325
974
933
828
736
659
416
201
100
60
37
22
21
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
10
S
5
ESE
10
S
15
E
25
SSE
25
SSW
30
SSW
40
SW
50
SW
45
WSW
40
W
35
W
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
10
WNW
10
NNE
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
3:41AM2.08m
4:16PM1.85m
4:31AM2.04m
5:11PM1.74m
5:23AM1.96m
6:09PM1.62m
6:17AM1.85m
7:09PM1.53m
7:15AM1.74m
8:12PM1.47m
8:16AM1.63m
9:14PM1.46m
9:20AM1.55m
Low Tide
9:30PM0.16m
10:08AM0.04m
10:20PM0.23m
11:03AM0.07m
11:10PM0.31m
11:59AM0.13m
00:04AM0.41m
12:58PM0.21m
1:02AM0.51m
1:57PM0.30m
2:07AM0.58m
2:58PM0.37m
3:17AM0.62m
3:58PM0.43m
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heavy rain
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part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
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12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
 mm
11
1
1
1
3
1
1
4
2
1
Temp °C
9
9
9
10
10
12
12
12
12
11
11
11
10
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Feels °C
4
3
2
8
8
10
10
8
7
6
2
2
0
0
0
2
6
5
5
6
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.7
N
5
0.5
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.5
WSW
11
0.3
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1.2
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.7
NW
8
0.5
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
WSW
7
Energy kJ
17
43
43
25
24
24
65
6
15
9
2
1
1
151
96
201
100
60
37
22
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
10
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.8
SW
8
0.8
WSW
8
0.7
WSW
8
0.7
W
8
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NW
5
0.2
NNW
5
Energy kJ
3
40
31
33
16
10
4
4
1
1
80
74
52
60
15
6
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.3
NNE
7
0.1
NW
6
0.2
W
6
0.4
SW
7
0.1
N
6
0.5
NW
6
0.7
NW
6
0.5
NW
6
0.4
NW
5
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
Energy kJ
4
9
1
3
11
1
21
37
15
7
8
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
1.3
NNE
5
0.2
S
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
ESE
2
1.1
SW
9
1.9
SW
7
2.4
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
8
2.5
WSW
8
2.3
W
8
2.2
W
8
1.8
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
6
Energy kJ
20
23
82
1
2
1
193
325
974
933
828
736
659
416
55
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
733
1358
1291
657
0
657
0
123
1358
123
1362
1662
2270
1347
1347
1504
657
1163
1163
1271
1626
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(10 max)
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
6
9
5
4
8
9
8
7
9
8
5
5
9
5
6
6
9
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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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