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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 7 am Saturday 26 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 Monday (Apr 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 12 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 2nd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 2nd May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 12 days.
Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 155 | 128 | 134 | 111 | 218 | 247 | 191 | 337 | 117 | 168 | 136 | 88 | 80 | 163 | 113 | 93 | 223 | 189 | 1247 | 875 | 468 | 225 | 163 | 268 | 727 | 1004 | 526 | 1254 | 1016 | 654 | 456 | 498 | 513 | 319 | 245 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:18PM 1.94 | 12:58AM 1.91 | 1:04PM 2.05 | 1:40AM 2.01 | 1:50PM 2.11 | 2:22AM 2.05 | 2:37PM 2.11 | 3:05AM 2.05 | 3:26PM 2.04 | 3:51AM 1.99 | 4:18PM 1.91 | 4:40AM 1.89 | 5:15PM 1.74 | 5:35AM 1.78 | 6:20PM 1.57 | 6:41AM 1.67 | 7:39PM 1.45 | 7:56AM 1.60 | 9:03PM 1.40 | 9:12AM 1.58 | 10:14PM 1.43 | 10:16AM 1.60 | 11:08PM 1.49 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:45PM -0.07 | 7:01AM 0.16 | 7:27PM -0.14 | 7:45AM 0.07 | 8:11PM -0.14 | 8:30AM 0.03 | 8:55PM -0.06 | 9:17AM 0.05 | 9:41PM 0.07 | 10:07AM 0.12 | 10:30PM 0.25 | 11:02AM 0.24 | 11:23PM 0.42 | 12:06PM 0.36 | 12:26AM 0.58 | 1:23PM 0.46 | 1:41AM 0.67 | 2:47PM 0.48 | 3:03AM 0.69 | 4:01PM 0.44 | 4:15AM 0.65 | 4:58PM 0.38 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:26 | - | - | 4:20 | - | - | 4:16 | - | - | 4:11 | - | - | 4:07 | - | - | 4:01 | - | - | 3:58 | - | - | 3:53 | - | - | 3:47 | - | - | 3:43 | - | - | 3:38 | - | - | 3:32 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:47 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:57 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:06 | - | - | 10:10 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:20 | - | - | 10:24 | - | - | 10:30 | - | - | 10:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | -4 | -4 | -5 | -4 | -2 | 1 | -3 | -7 | -3 | -3 | -1 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -5 | -3 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Sun night, min 0°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Wed afternoon, min 0°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the S by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). 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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