
Surf Forecasts:
Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,802 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with SW 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 (Sep 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 6 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
185 | 375 | 184 | 596 | 462 | 277 | 159 | 280 | 1182 | 705 | 1379 | 1531 | 1780 | 1886 | 1136 | 514 | 494 | 1319 | 4456 | 4374 | 2078 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:34AM1.29m | 9:22PM1.37m | 10:08AM1.31m | 10:37PM1.46m | 11:10AM1.39m | 11:26PM1.58m | 11:54AM1.50m | 00:03AM1.69m | 12:29PM1.60m | 00:36AM1.80m | 1:02PM1.71m | 1:07AM1.89m | 1:34PM1.80m | 1:39AM1.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:57PM0.83m | 4:10AM0.78m | 4:26PM0.77m | 5:15AM0.66m | 5:20PM0.65m | 5:57AM0.51m | 5:59PM0.53m | 6:30AM0.36m | 6:32PM0.41m | 7:00AM0.22m | 7:04PM0.31m | 7:29AM0.10m | 7:35PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:19 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | N 7 | N 7 | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 14 | — | W 12 | W 11 | NW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
185 | 375 | 184 | 596 | 462 | 277 | 159 | 65 | 4 | 1 | 1379 | 1531 | 372 | — | 1136 | 514 | 23 | 1319 | 4456 | 4374 | 2078 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | WSW 13 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | S 11 | N 13 | W 18 | WSW 16 | — | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 11 | NW 11 | WSW 17 | — | — |
31 | 28 | 142 | — | — | 145 | 54 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 85 | — | — | 17 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 758 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | WNW 7 | — | W 20 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — |
29 | — | — | — | — | 55 | 35 | 18 | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 6 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 4 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 8 | SSW 5 | — | — | — |
— | — | 50 | 218 | 296 | — | 10 | 280 | 1182 | 705 | 270 | 12 | 1780 | 1886 | 25 | 35 | 494 | 37 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1163 | 1163 | 1291 | 0 | 123 | 147 | 123 | 1119 | 18 | 18 | 657 | 657 | 123 | 123 | 1356 | 123 | 123 | 123 | 0 |
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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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