Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
11.7°C
0.4° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 5,567 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s 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 (Sep 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 12th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 12th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

Fri
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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(10 max)
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0
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
8
1.9
WSW
8
2.3
SW
9
2.4
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
12
4.5
WSW
11
4.5
WSW
11
3.5
W
11
3
NW
11
2.1
NW
10
1.3
NNW
10
1.4
W
9
2
SW
8
1.3
WSW
9
1
WSW
10
1.6
N
8
1
N
7
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
133
403
904
1241
1929
4484
5269
3247
1773
953
314
332
530
287
205
334
104
77
91
82
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
25
SW
40
SSW
20
SSE
30
S
35
WSW
50
WSW
35
W
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
S
25
S
5
ESE
10
ESE
15
NNE
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:00AM2.12m
2:30PM1.93m
2:38AM2.11m
3:06PM1.91m
3:15AM2.05m
3:41PM1.86m
3:52AM1.94m
4:16PM1.78m
4:30AM1.80m
4:52PM1.68m
5:11AM1.65m
5:33PM1.56m
Low Tide
7:55PM0.10m
8:25AM-0.12m
8:33PM0.08m
9:01AM-0.08m
9:09PM0.11m
9:36AM0.01m
9:45PM0.18m
10:10AM0.16m
10:21PM0.29m
10:45AM0.33m
10:59PM0.43m
11:22AM0.51m
11:43PM0.59m
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Temp °C
14
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13
10
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12
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Feels °C
11
10
5
5
10
0
-1
1
5
4
7
7
9
10
7
7
7
9
9
10
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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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