Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Issued: 1 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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

Slightly warmer than usual

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WSW swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 7th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
9
1.3
W
8
1.3
WSW
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
WSW
8
0.7
N
7
0.7
N
8
0.5
WSW
10
0.7
NNW
7
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
70
106
184
240
235
203
260
222
203
260
119
67
47
55
54
49
53
42
65
47
107
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
0
ENE
15
WSW
5
N
15
NNW
10
NW
20
W
20
SW
25
SW
15
S
15
S
10
WNW
10
W
10
W
10
NW
5
NW
5
NW
10
N
10
N
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
High Tide
4:42PM1.54m
4:53AM1.78m
5:22PM1.50m
5:29AM1.71m
6:05PM1.46m
6:10AM1.65m
6:56PM1.43m
6:58AM1.59m
7:55PM1.43m
7:58AM1.56m
9:01PM1.47m
9:08AM1.56m
10:09PM1.54m
Low Tide
10:43AM0.34m
10:36PM0.42m
11:19AM0.35m
11:12PM0.48m
11:57AM0.36m
11:53PM0.54m
12:39PM0.38m
00:42AM0.60m
1:30PM0.40m
1:43AM0.64m
2:32PM0.42m
2:56AM0.65m
3:42PM0.41m
4:14AM0.60m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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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
 mm
14
3
3
2
2
Temp °C
12
13
12
14
14
10
9
9
9
9
10
11
12
12
11
11
12
11
12
12
12
Feels °C
9
11
9
13
12
7
6
6
6
4
6
6
8
10
8
9
10
9
11
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
10
1.1
WSW
9
1.3
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
10
0.9
NNE
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
WSW
8
0.7
N
7
0.7
N
8
0.7
N
7
0.7
NNW
7
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
8
Energy kJ
70
106
184
240
235
203
260
222
96
137
119
67
47
55
54
49
53
42
65
47
107
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
10
0.2
NNW
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
7
0.3
NW
4
0.8
NNW
9
0.6
N
9
0.4
SW
7
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
9
0.4
NNW
7
0.6
W
8
0.4
NW
5
0.3
NW
5
0.2
N
5
Energy kJ
16
3
3
1
1
1
2
3
96
55
17
23
54
49
18
41
7
4
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
4
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.3
N
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
NW
5
Energy kJ
1
2
8
13
7
1
7
2
7
4
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
N
3
1.3
W
8
1.3
WSW
9
0.7
WSW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.6
WNW
5
Energy kJ
5
4
2
2
203
260
13
14
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
18
1348
0
0
1347
147
147
1213
147
18
1163
1073
1213
1163
18
708
1291
0
0
1213
1119
Best forecast wave conditions in Lofoten Islands and Arctic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
9
7
7
5
8
7
5
6
9
8
9
8
5
5
5
4
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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