
Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, W swell with 114 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s look at what’s on offer.
Alright, straight up – it’s a quiet stretch ahead for the Rade de Croisic. The water temp is sitting at 68°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The whole 16-day window is a tough one. There’s a long gap of no real surf until Thursday, August 13th. Before that, it’s all tiny windswell with onshore slop and hardly any energy – the combined energy barely cracks 20 or 30 (weak), and the swell heights are a pathetic 1ft to 3ft with short periods under 8 seconds. Not worth paddling out for.
Even when we get to Thursday, August 13th morning, it’s only just surfable. A small 2ft swell from the west, period of 8 seconds, combined energy of 50 (still weak). The wind is a light cross-off from the NE, so the surface will be clean. But honestly, it’s ordinary – barely a wave to ride. It’s more of a chance to get wet than anything else.
The rest of the forecast after that stays weak and messy. Winds turn onshore again, swell stays tiny, and the energy never gets above 86 (weak) on the afternoon of August 14th, but that’s with a fresh cross-onshore making it lumpy. Not your day.
So, the standout? There isn’t one. The best you’ll get is that Thursday morning, and only if you’re desperate. For a place that’s exposed to SW swell, this is a lean run. It’s just one of those spells where the ocean is taking a breather. Keep an eye on the longer-range forecasts – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 5 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 4 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 35 | 24 | 33 | 58 | 54 | 45 | 52 | 114 | 71 | 53 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:15PM4.73m | 7:33AM4.46m | 7:50PM4.69m | 8:10AM4.41m | 8:28PM4.58m | 8:50AM4.30m | 9:10PM4.39m | 9:35AM4.13m | 9:59PM4.13m | 10:28AM3.92m | 10:59PM3.86m | 11:35AM3.74m | 00:16AM3.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:15AM0.46m | 2:23PM0.59m | 2:49AM0.55m | 2:59PM0.71m | 3:26AM0.70m | 3:38PM0.87m | 4:07AM0.89m | 4:25PM1.05m | 4:58AM1.09m | 5:26PM1.21m | 6:03AM1.26m | 6:43PM1.30m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NW 4 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 |
16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 24 | 35 | 24 | 33 | 58 | 54 | 6 | 12 | — | 71 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 4 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | — |
— | 3 | — | 7 | 19 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 3 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 8 | — | W 7 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | NNW 4 |
2 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 2 | 29 | 28 | 45 | 52 | 114 | — | 53 | 3 | 3 | — | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 376 | 189 | 247 | 375 | 50 | 135 | 366 | 135 | 119 | 148 | 106 | 119 | 2023 | 77 | 22 | 430 | 62 | 181 | 134 |
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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.











