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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 12 am Sunday 22 Dec 2024 CET
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 (Dec 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Unstad (Lofoten) in the next 12 days are 7.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 26th Dec) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 27th Dec) | 23ft (7.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 12 days.
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 87 | 220 | 771 | 2080 | 2107 | 1685 | 811 | 190 | 1474 | 1273 | 2806 | 5922 | 5675 | 7807 | 12312 | 19130 | 19491 | 18158 | 16889 | 8964 | 3829 | 1864 | 816 | 1970 | 725 | 690 | 1104 | 2305 | 1116 | 555 | 1098 | 1069 | 904 | 664 | 1236 | 933 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:45AM 1.41 | 5:50PM 1.62 | 6:44AM 1.35 | 6:46PM 1.52 | 7:48AM 1.34 | 7:48PM 1.46 | 8:50AM 1.37 | 8:51PM 1.45 | 9:46AM 1.44 | 9:49PM 1.47 | 10:34AM 1.53 | 10:41PM 1.53 | 11:17AM 1.62 | 11:26PM 1.60 | 11:57AM 1.71 | 12:08AM 1.67 | 12:34PM 1.80 | 12:48AM 1.72 | 1:12PM 1.87 | 1:27AM 1.75 | 1:48PM 1.92 | 2:07AM 1.75 | 2:26PM 1.95 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:38PM 0.40 | 11:33AM 0.62 | 12:33AM 0.47 | 12:31PM 0.70 | 1:31AM 0.51 | 1:40PM 0.74 | 2:31AM 0.54 | 2:52PM 0.73 | 3:28AM 0.53 | 3:55PM 0.69 | 4:18AM 0.51 | 4:47PM 0.63 | 5:03AM 0.47 | 5:32PM 0.56 | 5:44AM 0.42 | 6:12PM 0.48 | 6:22AM 0.37 | 6:51PM 0.41 | 6:59AM 0.32 | 7:29PM 0.34 | 7:35AM 0.28 | 8:08PM 0.27 | 8:12AM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 16 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | 10 | 3 | 1 | - | 3 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Feels °C (?) | -7 | -7 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -10 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -7 | -3 | -5 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -6 | -6 | 1 | 2 | -1 | -7 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Tue afternoon, min -3°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, near gales from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Tue night, gales from the WSW by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary A dusting of snow. Milder later with heavy rain (total 26mm) on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Fri night, min 1°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, near gales from the SW by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Tue morning, min 0°C on Wed 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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