Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Issued: 1 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
11.0° C

1.0°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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,001 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with W 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 30th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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 Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
8
1.7
W
9
1.7
W
9
1.3
W
8
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.7
W
6
0.9
SW
6
1.3
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
9
1.4
W
8
1.2
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
243
432
461
234
119
94
50
22
33
51
359
954
706
676
591
442
279
185
63
45
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
10
ENE
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
SE
15
SE
15
WSW
15
SSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
35
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:54PM1.60m
12:08PM1.58m
00:36AM1.67m
12:52PM1.63m
1:16AM1.74m
1:33PM1.67m
1:54AM1.80m
2:12PM1.69m
2:31AM1.85m
2:50PM1.68m
3:08AM1.87m
3:27PM1.65m
3:43AM1.86m
Low Tide
5:43PM0.47m
6:13AM0.55m
6:27PM0.46m
6:56AM0.50m
7:08PM0.44m
7:36AM0.45m
7:45PM0.41m
8:15AM0.40m
8:21PM0.38m
8:53AM0.37m
8:55PM0.37m
9:30AM0.34m
9:29PM0.37m
10:07AM0.34m
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
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12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
12:00
 mm
1
6
2
3
4
3
2
2
1
5
3
1
Temp °C
11
11
10
11
11
12
14
13
11
12
11
11
12
11
11
11
10
10
11
11
12
Feels °C
7
6
3
5
9
9
12
12
8
10
9
7
5
6
6
5
5
3
6
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.3
WSW
12
0.4
WNW
9
1.7
W
9
1.3
W
8
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
10
0.5
W
10
0.9
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
1.4
W
8
1.2
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
Energy kJ
10
28
28
461
234
119
94
50
22
11
51
249
954
230
1
1
1
279
185
63
45
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.1
NE
8
0.3
NNW
6
0.3
NNW
5
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.2
W
9
0.1
SW
12
0.4
NW
6
0.4
NW
6
Energy kJ
4
21
2
6
5
12
11
7
21
7
6
15
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
SW
8
0.1
N
6
0.3
WSW
14
0.1
N
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
2
2
1
3
1
39
2
11
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
8
1.7
W
9
0.4
NE
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.7
W
6
0.9
SW
6
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
9
Energy kJ
208
243
432
2
1
33
46
359
443
706
676
591
442
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1122
657
1163
18
0
0
0
0
1339
1626
1347
1347
1347
1349
1347
1347
657
1291
1163
657
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Lofoten Islands and Arctic
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
4
7
5
6
6
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
5
5
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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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