Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 CEST
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Unstad (Lofoten) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
6.4° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Apr 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 28th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 2mm) on Sat morning. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Thu morning, min 0°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 15mm) heaviest on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Mon night, min 1°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
2
3
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.1
W
10
1.9
N
10
2
N
10
2.5
N
10
3.5
NNW
10
3.5
NNW
11
3.5
NNW
11
2.4
NNW
10
2.1
NNW
9
1.6
NNW
9
1
N
8
2.4
W
8
5
NW
12
3.5
NNW
10
2.2
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
8
1.1
NNW
8
1
NNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
537
378
341
235
708
832
1380
2054
2549
2678
1086
736
380
144
781
6568
2430
802
232
163
130
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
15
WSW
15
NW
20
N
5
NE
30
NNE
40
N
35
NNE
40
N
35
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
15
W
45
NNE
40
N
35
N
35
N
40
NNE
35
NNE
30
NNE
20
NNE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:50AM1.74m
6:35PM1.57m
7:01AM1.65m
8:00PM1.47m
8:22AM1.61m
9:28PM1.46m
9:40AM1.64m
10:39PM1.52m
10:43AM1.70m
11:33PM1.60m
11:34AM1.76m
00:16AM1.68m
12:18PM1.80m
Low Tide
11:35PM0.42m
12:18PM0.39m
00:43AM0.56m
1:42PM0.45m
2:07AM0.64m
3:11PM0.43m
3:32AM0.62m
4:25PM0.34m
4:42AM0.55m
5:22PM0.25m
5:36AM0.46m
6:07PM0.17m
6:20AM0.37m
6:45PM0.13m
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light snow
light snow
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light snow
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
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4:39
4:35
4:30
4:26
4:20
4:16
4:11
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9:27
9:30
9:35
9:38
9:44
9:47
9:52
9:57
1
1
5
1
7
1
1
Temp °C
5
6
6
6
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
1
1
1
0
-2
-6
-9
-7
-6
-5
-3
-5
-5
-2
-7
-4
-5
-5
-4
-5
-1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.1
W
10
1.9
N
10
2
N
10
0.7
W
8
0.3
WSW
10
2.4
NNW
10
2.1
NNW
9
1.6
NNW
9
1
N
8
0.4
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
1.3
NNW
8
1.1
NNW
8
1
NNW
8
Energy kJ
537
378
341
235
708
832
68
18
1086
736
380
144
33
10
9
232
163
130
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
10
1
N
9
0.9
N
9
0.5
WSW
10
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
W
11
0.3
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
W
15
Energy kJ
388
164
125
56
202
127
17
14
16
9
11
2
10
32
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
W
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
W
16
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
9
Energy kJ
43
39
21
10
13
2
12
5
14
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
4
1.3
N
8
2.5
N
10
3.5
NNW
10
3.5
NNW
11
3.5
NNW
11
0.9
WNW
7
1.1
SW
4
2.4
W
8
5
NW
12
3.5
NNW
10
2.2
NNW
9
1.2
NNW
8
0.2
WSW
4
Energy kJ
8
208
1380
2054
2549
2678
86
49
781
6568
2430
802
192
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
18
18
1163
1271
0
1626
1476
1379
1332
1163
708
1163
708
743
1163
1460
1163
1163
1119
1122
787
Best forecast wave conditions in Lofoten Islands and Arctic
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
6
7
9
5
5
6
6
8
8
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).

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