
Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, W swell with 150 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim start. We’ve got a long, flat spell on our hands. From Sunday the 2nd all the way through to Wednesday morning the 12th, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for at Rade de Croisic. It’s a real dry patch, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, chewing up any tiny swell that tries to show. You’re better off leaving the board in the car.
Finally, on Wednesday morning the 12th, we get a little flicker of life. The swell nudges up to 2ft from the WSW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined swell energy is still weak at (79), but for the first time in ages, we’ve got a clean set of waves thanks to a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE. It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s pretty ordinary. You’ll find a few knee-high lumps, but don’t expect any magic.
Thursday morning the 13th is a similar story – 2ft from the W, with that same clean cross-offshore wind from the ENE giving you a glassy surface. The energy is still minimal (52), so again, we’re just talking about small, weak waves. It’s a paddle, but it’s not going to get the heart racing.
If you look way down the line, there’s something that catches the eye. On Monday morning the 17th, we see the swell building to 6ft from the WSW, with the combined energy jumping into the moderate range at (215). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the NW, which could keep things reasonably clean. But that’s over a week and a half away, so take it with a pinch of salt for now. It’s promising, but not a sure thing.
So, the standout session in this whole outlook is Wednesday morning the 12th. It’s the first clean window we get, and while the waves are tiny, at least you won’t be getting blown off your board. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your best bet.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, and I’ll catch you next time.
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 20°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the N by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 |
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16 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 35 | 23 | 33 | 75 | 74 | 47 | 89 | 123 | 50 | 16 | 39 | 11 | 11 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 5 |
16 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 35 | 23 | 33 | 75 | 2 | 12 | — | — | 50 | — | 39 | 11 | 7 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | WSW 8 | NW 3 | W 4 | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 |
3 | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 8 | 7 | — | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | W 4 | SW 3 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | — | W 4 | N 3 | — | W 6 | NNE 3 |
8 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | 2 | — | 74 | 47 | 89 | 123 | — | 16 | 3 | — | 11 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 164 | 247 | 659 | 54 | 135 | 354 | 148 | 119 | 148 | 106 | 106 | 199 | 22 | 78 | 434 | 77 | 80 | 376 | 429 |
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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.
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