Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rade de Croisic this week:
The surf forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rade de Croisic in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Mate, it’s a tough one to write today. I’ve looked over the 16-day picture for this region, and honestly, the surf is on life support for most of it. You’ll get a few fleeting moments where it’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. The swell is tiny, the wind is often messy, and there’s a long stretch of nothing worthwhile. So let's get into it, day by day.
First up, we’ve got Rade de Croisic. This is an exposed spot, and it takes a good SW swell to work. The first chance you get is Tuesday morning, September 1st. We’ve got a weak 3ft swell from the west with a 10-second period (clean groundswell), and combined energy is only moderate (151). The wind is light and cross-off from the NE, so conditions will be clean. The waves are surfable, but very ordinary. It’s a decent paddle for the dedicated, but a standout it is not. Water temp is about average for this time of year.
The window closes fast. By Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the swell drops. Wednesday through the rest of that first week is a write-off: tiny swell, onshore or cross-on wind, and the wave state is poor. Saturday morning, September 5th, we get a brief reprieve with a 2ft swell, light cross-off from the NE, and clean conditions, but the energy is still weak (58). Again, surfable but not notable.
Then from Sunday, September 6th, through the middle of the month, it’s mostly a desert. There’s a tiny spike on Monday, September 7th – a 3ft swell from the WSW with a short 7-second period, but the wind is cross-on and the wave state is choppy. The combined energy is moderate (112), but the quality is poor. This is not a day for a paddle. The wind picks up heavily on the 9th and 10th with strong onshore breeze, making the surf messy and blown out. For kite surfers, this might look fun, but for us paddlers, it's a no-go.
The only other blip in the second week is Saturday, September 12th morning – a tiny 1ft cross-off swell from the NE again, clean, but the energy is almost nothing (13). It’s barely rideable. The rest of the second week is flat or blown out. The forecast is consistent in its lack of quality.
Honestly, there’s no standout day here. The only real surfable session is Tuesday morning, September 1st, for the early crew, but even that is average at best. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that is more normal than unusual. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 4 |
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284 | 151 | 81 | 25 | 21 | 32 | 10 | 41 | 41 | 45 | 49 | 53 | 42 | 58 | 58 | 44 | 27 | 27 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:44AM4.72m | 8:03PM4.75m | 8:23AM4.54m | 8:45PM4.47m | 9:08AM4.28m | 9:34PM4.10m | 10:01AM3.95m | 10:35PM3.72m | 11:11AM3.67m | 11:59PM3.45m | 12:45PM3.59m | 1:40AM3.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:16AM0.39m | 2:30PM0.52m | 2:53AM0.61m | 3:12PM0.74m | 3:37AM0.90m | 4:04PM1.01m | 4:34AM1.20m | 5:14PM1.25m | 5:51AM1.42m | 6:40PM1.34m | 7:19AM1.43m | 8:08PM1.19m | |||||||
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
8:52 | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 25 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 28 | 19 | 28 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
284 | 151 | 81 | 25 | 21 | — | 10 | 41 | 41 | 45 | 49 | 53 | 42 | 58 | 58 | 44 | 27 | 27 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | WNW 4 | — | W 12 | — | — | SE 4 | — |
— | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | 11 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 2 | — | E 3 | ESE 3 | SSW 2 | WSW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 32 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 0 | 119 | 54 | 106 | 119 | 148 | 137 | 106 | 78 | 77 | 119 | 54 | 0 | 18 | 54 | 54 | 134 | 106 |
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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.
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