Unstad in May
May is a good month for surfing at Unstad (best: January–March, December).
Plan your trip to UnstadEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 7°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 9°C by day, 4°C at night
- Weather: 21 sunny days, 20 rainy days
UnstadNordland (Lofoten), NorwayBeginner-friendly · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ LKN 13 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in May
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KlitmøllerDenmark · 1274 km away · water 12°C1.3 m waves2
Thurso EastUnited Kingdom · 1361 km away · water 10°C1.3 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →Schools and camps near Unstad
- Unstad Arctic Surf 0.5 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Unstad?
May is a good month for surfing at Unstad (best: January–March, December). Waves 2 m, water 7°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 9°C.
How warm is the water at Unstad in May?
About 7°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Unstad in May?
About 2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Unstad in May?
Around 9°C by day and 4°C at night, with about 21 sunny and 20 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Klitmøller (1.3 m waves) & Thurso East (1.3 m waves).