Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
9.8°C
1.1° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,469 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 20th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 20th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 20th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri night, strong winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
WSW
14
3.5
W
13
2.5
W
12
2
W
13
1.7
W
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.6
SW
9
0.6
SW
7
0.7
W
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.6
W
14
0.7
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
1
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.2
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7570
4134
2065
1273
913
503
296
176
90
92
61
38
173
198
132
128
107
272
469
430
154
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
15
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0
SSE
5
E
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
10
SE
25
S
30
WSW
15
SE
20
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
40
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:24AM1.27m
9:41PM1.44m
10:29AM1.35m
10:34PM1.52m
11:15AM1.46m
11:16PM1.62m
11:52AM1.58m
11:53PM1.72m
12:27PM1.71m
00:29AM1.83m
1:01PM1.83m
1:05AM1.92m
1:36PM1.92m
1:44AM1.98m
Low Tide
3:26PM0.79m
4:26AM0.63m
4:30PM0.70m
5:10AM0.49m
5:15PM0.59m
5:45AM0.34m
5:53PM0.47m
6:17AM0.21m
6:29PM0.36m
6:50AM0.10m
7:04PM0.26m
7:25AM0.02m
7:41PM0.18m
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Temp °C
10
9
8
8
8
8
9
9
11
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10
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9
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10
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Feels °C
3
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5
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6
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4
3
1
1
1
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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