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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 6 am Thursday 06 Mar 2025 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 Thursday (Mar 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 6th Mar) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 8th Mar) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 8th Mar) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unstad (Lofoten) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 1984 | 872 | 1944 | 916 | 579 | 2976 | 8085 | 2365 | 607 | 298 | 284 | 160 | 117 | 114 | 187 | 251 | 178 | 256 | 440 | 752 | 445 | 187 | 90 | 555 | 913 | 657 | 221 | 239 | 269 | 371 | 378 | 328 | 474 | 622 | 389 | 366 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:35PM 1.67 | 6:14AM 1.54 | 6:54PM 1.51 | 7:40AM 1.47 | 8:34PM 1.45 | 9:14AM 1.51 | 10:03PM 1.49 | 10:26AM 1.63 | 11:04PM 1.58 | 11:17AM 1.75 | 11:49PM 1.67 | 11:58AM 1.86 | 12:26AM 1.73 | 12:32PM 1.93 | 12:59AM 1.78 | 1:04PM 1.97 | 1:29AM 1.81 | 1:35PM 1.98 | 1:59AM 1.82 | 2:06PM 1.96 | 2:29AM 1.80 | 2:37PM 1.90 | 2:58AM 1.76 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:17AM 0.42 | 11:58PM 0.47 | 12:33PM 0.56 | 1:21AM 0.63 | 2:16PM 0.63 | 3:02AM 0.67 | 3:53PM 0.56 | 4:20AM 0.59 | 4:59PM 0.43 | 5:14AM 0.48 | 5:47PM 0.30 | 5:55AM 0.38 | 6:25PM 0.19 | 6:30AM 0.29 | 6:58PM 0.11 | 7:02AM 0.23 | 7:28PM 0.06 | 7:32AM 0.20 | 7:57PM 0.06 | 8:01AM 0.20 | 8:25PM 0.11 | 8:31AM 0.24 | 8:53PM 0.19 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:08 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 18 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Feels °C (?) | -5 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -7 | -5 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -7 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -8 | -8 | -6 | -7 | -4 | -6 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -3 | -5 | -2 | -7 | -8 | -13 | -7 | -8 | -14 | -13 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Fri night. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Sat afternoon, min 1°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Icy conditions (max 2°C on Sun morning, min -2°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the N by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 11mm) heaviest on Thu morning. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Fri morning, min -1°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun night, min 2°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, stormy winds from the W by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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