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Unstad (Lofoten) Surf Forecast
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Unstad (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 06 Apr 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Unstad (Lofoten) this week:
The surf forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 12 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 6th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 9th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Apr) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 12 days.
Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 210 | 169 | 82 | 43 | 65 | 36 | 277 | 478 | 3160 | 9950 | 6177 | 2340 | 1724 | 983 | 976 | 1799 | 1375 | 736 | 422 | 318 | 220 | 108 | 80 | 49 | 65 | 38 | 37 | 57 | 24 | 33 | 131 | 145 | 93 | 46 | 45 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:23AM 1.52 | 9:29PM 1.42 | 9:52AM 1.55 | 10:50PM 1.46 | 10:59AM 1.63 | 11:45PM 1.54 | 11:49AM 1.72 | 12:26AM 1.63 | 12:28PM 1.79 | 1:00AM 1.70 | 1:02PM 1.84 | 1:30AM 1.76 | 1:34PM 1.87 | 1:59AM 1.81 | 2:05PM 1.89 | 2:29AM 1.84 | 2:37PM 1.87 | 2:58AM 1.83 | 3:10PM 1.83 | 3:29AM 1.80 | 3:43PM 1.75 | 4:01AM 1.73 | 4:16PM 1.65 | 4:36AM 1.65 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:11PM 0.57 | 3:43AM 0.70 | 4:38PM 0.50 | 4:56AM 0.62 | 5:37PM 0.38 | 5:49AM 0.52 | 6:21PM 0.28 | 6:29AM 0.42 | 6:56PM 0.19 | 7:03AM 0.34 | 7:26PM 0.14 | 7:35AM 0.28 | 7:55PM 0.12 | 8:05AM 0.25 | 8:23PM 0.13 | 8:35AM 0.25 | 8:52PM 0.18 | 9:05AM 0.28 | 9:21PM 0.27 | 9:37AM 0.34 | 9:50PM 0.37 | 10:09AM 0.44 | 10:22PM 0.48 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:54 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | -2 | -12 | -12 | -9 | -7 | -6 | -10 | -10 | -11 | -10 | -10 | -5 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -6 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Tue afternoon. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Mon night, min -3°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, near gales from the NNW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Wed night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Wed night, min -3°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, near gales from the NE by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 1°C on Sun afternoon, min -2°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu afternoon, min 1°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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