Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Break

Lat Long: 68.27° N 13.58° E

Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Unstad (Lofoten) sea temperature is
10.5°C
1.3° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 16,645 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) 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 2.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 12th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 15th Oct)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 15th Oct)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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4
2
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
12
0.6
NNW
10
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
N
9
0.8
SW
8
0.9
SW
8
3
SW
13
2.5
WSW
13
3
SW
10
3
WSW
11
5
SW
12
6
WSW
16
4.5
W
14
3
WSW
13
2.4
NW
12
2.1
NW
11
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.8
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
250
80
63
43
73
99
2955
2393
1665
2097
7917
16645
8619
2911
1610
990
493
308
295
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
30
SSE
35
S
30
SSW
35
S
65
SSW
70
SSW
55
SW
45
WSW
30
W
5
N
5
SSW
20
SSW
25
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
2:12AM1.99m
2:36PM1.92m
2:48AM1.94m
3:09PM1.88m
3:24AM1.86m
3:43PM1.82m
4:02AM1.75m
4:19PM1.72m
4:41AM1.61m
5:00PM1.61m
5:27AM1.47m
5:51PM1.50m
Low Tide
8:10PM0.13m
8:31AM0.03m
8:45PM0.16m
9:03AM0.13m
9:19PM0.22m
9:36AM0.26m
9:54PM0.32m
10:10AM0.40m
10:32PM0.45m
10:46AM0.55m
11:16PM0.58m
11:29AM0.68m
00:14AM0.71m
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Temp °C
4
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Feels °C
0
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2
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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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