
Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with 94 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. This isn't a week for epic tales. We’re looking at a flat, drawn-out spell that's gonna test your patience more than your pop-up. The swell window is just about shut for the next week and a bit, with only the faintest pulse of energy showing up now and again. We’ve got a long dry spell ahead before anything even thinks about showing its face.
Looking at the immediate future, the next several days are a write-off. You’re looking at ankle-biters and knee-high slop, with the swell barely pushing past 0.6ft. There’s a little bump of 1ft Monday morning, but it's short-period and weak, with combined energy only hitting 22. Tuesday’s even smaller. The water’s about average for this time of year, so no worries there, but the ocean is just… bored.
We’ve got a decent stretch of offshore and cross-offshore winds through the mornings, and that will keep things glassy and clean, but it’s polishing a turd, honestly. There’s just no juice in the water. A few afternoons, like Wednesday the 13th, see a touch more energy (43), but it's still poor. The wind swings onshore and it just messes up the little bit of nothing that’s there.
The weekend of the 16th and 17th stays small, with the biggest push on Saturday afternoon only reaching 3ft, but that’s wrapping around from the WNW with a tiny 4-second period. That’s just wind chop, not surf. It’s going to be a mess.
Then comes a proper lull. From the 17th through the 20th, we’re scraping the bottom of the barrel again with 0.6ft to 1ft, clean in the mornings but ridiculously weak. The energy readings stay in the low double digits and thirties, which is barely a pulse.
But hold on. There’s a light at the end of this tunnel, and it’s a week away. Mark your calendars for Friday, August 21st. The morning will still be small, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The swell bumps to 3ft from the W with a 9-second period, and for the first time in this whole run, the energy jumps to 281. That’s the first sign of real, rideable surf. The wind is a light ENE cross-off, which should keep the face clean. Rade de Croisic is a fairly consistent spot, so when it finally gets some swell, it should be worth the wait. It’s not a monster, but after a fortnight of nothing, it’ll feel like a holiday. This is your standout, and the best on offer.
The following day, Saturday the 22nd, still has some hope with a 2ft morning and decent offshore energy (93), but it fades quickly. After that, it looks like we’re back to small and sloppy.
So here’s the deal. This is a blank run for the most part. The next week will be for loggers and longboarders only, if you can find a ripple. The only real chance for a proper surf is that Friday afternoon, and even then, keep your expectations in check. It’s been a long time coming, so it might not be perfect, but it’s all we’ve got. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the NNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 10 | 36 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 40 | 33 | 41 | 40 | 60 | 94 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:16AM3.67m | 12:58PM3.71m | 1:42AM3.69m | 2:19PM3.91m | 2:57AM3.92m | 3:25PM4.26m | 3:57AM4.21m | 4:19PM4.63m | 4:47AM4.49m | 5:07PM4.94m | 5:32AM4.70m | 5:51PM5.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:23AM1.32m | 8:08PM1.20m | 8:45AM1.18m | 9:26PM0.91m | 9:54AM0.89m | 10:30PM0.54m | 10:51AM0.55m | 11:23PM0.20m | 11:40AM0.26m | 00:10AM-0.05m | 12:25PM0.07m | 00:54AM-0.16m | |||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 9 | W 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 4 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 33 | 41 | 40 | 60 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 5 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 9 | WNW 4 | — | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — | SW 6 | W 6 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — |
2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 9 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | — | WNW 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | 6 | — | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | W 3 | NNE 2 | NW 4 | W 7 | NE 4 | E 3 | SW 6 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | WNW 3 | NNE 3 |
3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 12 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 754 | 181 | 148 | 135 | 135 | 559 | 135 | 52 | 135 | 148 | 164 | 444 | 148 | 52 | 211 | 54 | 56 | 336 | 22 |
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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.











