Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 28 Mar 2026 CET
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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
5.8° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Monday (Mar 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 20s. 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 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 30th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 2nd Apr)23ft (7.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 2nd Apr)25ft (7.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Sat afternoon, min 1°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 16mm) heaviest on Wed morning. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Tue afternoon, min 1°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue afternoon, near gales from the SW by Wed night).

Sat
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
0
2
1
4
7
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.3
W
1.2
WSW
1.6
W
3.5
W
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
3
WSW
4
W
5
W
6.5
W
7.5
WNW
5
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
NW
1.5
W
1.6
W
Period(s) (?)1816141411919181716141012121314121091312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8479529620691886426253183874895378341510911850501370761423821239698622601046764738
Wind
(km/h)
35
S
30
SW
10
SW
20
SSW
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
20
S
15
S
25
SSE
50
SW
55
WSW
55
SW
60
SW
55
WSW
50
WNW
40
NW
15
W
5
SSW
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:00PM
1.53
10:13AM
1.70
10:57PM
1.63
11:04AM
1.82
11:42PM
1.73
11:46AM
1.92
12:19AM
1.81
12:24PM
1.97
12:54AM
1.86
12:59PM
1.99
1:26AM
1.88
1:33PM
1.97
1:57AM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:09AM
0.54
4:49PM
0.29
5:02AM
0.42
5:35PM
0.15
5:45AM
0.31
6:14PM
0.05
6:23AM
0.22
6:49PM
0.00
6:58AM
0.17
7:21PM
0.01
7:31AM
0.16
7:52PM
0.06
8:04AM
0.19
Sat
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sunrise--5:28--5:24--5:20--5:16--5:11--5:07--5:03
Sunset6:50--6:52--6:57--7:00--7:05--7:07--7:12--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C553333334444323444443
Feels °C (?)-2-1-3-4-2-3-2-1-1-1-3-8-10-11-10-9-8-6-100
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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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