
Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with 65 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rade de Croisic this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Rade de Croisic in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Rade de Croisic. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. We're looking at very little surf energy over the next couple of weeks.
The water is sitting at a very unusual 71°, which is a massive 6° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real standout, but it’s about the only thing that’s standing out for the right reasons.
The whole 16-day window is basically a flat spell. There's a big gap from now until the 26th of July with nothing rideable. The swell is tiny, mostly 0.3ft to 0.7ft, and the energy is pathetic – we're seeing single-digit numbers like 3 to 13 (all weak energy). It's a proper dry spell.
Then, around the 26th of July, we see a slight bump. The swell lifts to 2ft on Sunday morning and 3ft on Sunday afternoon, with the combined energy hitting 53 and 73 (still weak). But it's messy. The wind is onshore, cross, or cross-on, with a short period of 5 to 6 seconds. That's not going to produce anything worth paddling out for. The surf is pretty much blown out and poor.
The best of a bad bunch looks like Tuesday the 28th of July in the afternoon. The swell is only 2ft, but the combined energy finally climbs to 108 (moderate energy) with a 12-second period. That's a longer period, which usually means better shaped waves, but the wind is onshore from the WSW, so it'll be bumpy. It's a tiny window of hope in a very flat outlook.
Honestly, for the Rade de Croisic, this is a classic blank run. There's nothing here for a paddle surfer. The whole setup is so small and windy that it might be more interesting for the kite crowd than for us.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the E by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 13 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
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8 | 65 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 28 | 29 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | off | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:06PM5.09m | 6:31AM4.73m | 6:51PM5.11m | 7:16AM4.66m | 7:36PM4.99m | 8:00AM4.50m | 8:20PM4.76m | 8:43AM4.28m | 9:04PM4.44m | 9:28AM4.02m | 9:50PM4.07m | 10:16AM3.75m | 10:41PM3.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:42PM0.18m | 1:13AM-0.08m | 1:29PM0.12m | 2:00AM-0.05m | 2:15PM0.18m | 2:46AM0.09m | 3:00PM0.34m | 3:30AM0.33m | 3:45PM0.58m | 4:15AM0.64m | 4:31PM0.87m | 5:01AM0.96m | 5:21PM1.15m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 19 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 27 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 5 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
8 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | W 9 | W 4 | W 10 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WSW 4 | N 3 | — | W 8 | — | SE 4 | W 10 | W 7 | W 12 | W 11 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 |
3 | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | W 11 | SW 6 | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — |
1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | W 10 | NE 3 | ENE 2 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 4 | N 3 | ENE 3 | NW 4 | NE 3 | E 3 | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 2 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 2 | NE 3 |
1 | 65 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 28 | 29 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 135 | 386 | 596 | 386 | 631 | 379 | 181 | 487 | 432 | 862 | 416 | 148 | 386 | 377 | 369 | 430 | 356 | 181 | 375 | 356 | |
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Information about the Rade de Croisic Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rade de Croisic provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rade de Croisic can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rade de Croisic 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 (Rade de Croisic) 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 Rade de Croisic 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.
Rade de Croisic is 10 km (6 miles) from Guerande. If you plan a holiday in Loire Atlantique, look for hotels and other accommodation in Guerande. Guerande has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










