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Unstad (Lofoten) surf break

Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 20 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
6.3° 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 25th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Thu afternoon, min 1°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
3
1
0
1
2
2
0
0
0
3
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.9
NW
2.2
W
3
WNW
1.7
W
1.5
WNW
1.7
N
1.3
NNW
1
WNW
1
W
1
W
0.9
W
2.2
N
3
N
3
N
2.4
N
1.7
N
1.3
N
1
N
Period(s) (?)11101068101110109999989910998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20412254625671557721455529261168165168127549163314311070495269137
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
15
SW
15
W
25
SW
30
SW
20
WNW
25
N
25
N
5
NNW
20
SSW
15
WSW
20
NNE
5
NE
10
NE
40
NNE
40
N
35
N
15
NNW
10
WNW
20
SSW
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscrossglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:36PM
2.00
4:03AM
1.94
4:27PM
1.89
4:52AM
1.85
5:25PM
1.73
5:50AM
1.74
6:35PM
1.57
7:01AM
1.65
8:00PM
1.47
8:22AM
1.61
9:28PM
1.46
9:40AM
1.64
10:39PM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:27AM
0.11
9:52PM
0.10
10:16AM
0.18
10:40PM
0.25
11:11AM
0.28
11:35PM
0.42
12:18PM
0.39
12:43AM
0.56
1:42PM
0.45
2:07AM
0.64
3:11PM
0.43
3:32AM
0.62
4:25PM
0.34
4:42AM
0.55
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise4:52--4:48--4:43--4:39--4:35--4:30--4:26--
Sunset-9:17--9:22--9:27--9:30--9:35--9:38--9:44-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------------------1
Temp. °C10108666654566543111225
Feels °C (?)665-1-1-22-2-101301-4-10-9-7-3-4-2
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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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