Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 29 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
10.0°C
1.9° 

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 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 6,000 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 29th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 29th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 5th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Thursday
29
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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WSW
14
3.5
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12
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WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
0.8
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SW
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11
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12
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10
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WNW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5410
3772
1717
643
377
124
1562
1949
1593
836
1605
952
1238
1646
1763
1109
963
780
710
1569
2844
Wind (km/h)
40
S
10
S
5
NNE
5
W
15
SSW
35
S
45
SSW
10
NW
10
SW
40
SW
35
WNW
35
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40
WSW
15
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20
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45
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High Tide
2:35PM1.94m
2:58AM1.88m
3:22PM1.87m
3:53AM1.75m
4:17PM1.78m
4:58AM1.60m
5:24PM1.69m
6:19AM1.49m
6:41PM1.64m
7:47AM1.46m
8:00PM1.64m
9:04AM1.51m
9:08PM1.69m
Low Tide
8:48PM0.19m
9:10AM0.24m
9:41PM0.26m
10:02AM0.38m
10:44PM0.35m
11:05AM0.52m
00:02AM0.42m
12:23PM0.61m
1:29AM0.41m
1:49PM0.62m
2:47AM0.33m
3:05PM0.56m
3:49AM0.23m
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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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