
Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, WNW swell with 235 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight up – the outlook for Rade de Croisic is pretty grim for the next 16 days. There's just nothing happening that's worth paddling out for. The whole window is a write-off for surf, so you might want to turn your eyes elsewhere or get the kite gear ready.
Looking at the water temp anomaly, it's about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
The trouble starts right away. Saturday the 25th has tiny 1ft swell from the north with a shocking 3-second period – that's pure wind chop. The combined energy is only 6 – that's weak and doesn't even register. Sunday is similar with onshore winds ruining any chance. We go through a long, boring stretch where nothing rises above "poor surf conditions". The swell heights barely crack 4ft, and when they do, the period stays short and the winds are all wrong.
Around Tuesday the 29th, we see a tiny bit of hope with some cleaner conditions, but the swell is still too small and weak. The best-looking winds come on Friday the 31st with a light offshore from the east, but the swell is a pathetic 0.7ft with energy at 13 – you'd be floating, not surfing. The following weekend sees some glassy conditions on Sunday the 2nd of August with light S/SE winds, but again the swell is a 2ft dribbler.
Even into early August, the pattern just repeats. Small swell, poor energy readings (the highest we see is 85 on Tuesday the 4th of August, which is still weak), and nearly always with cross-onshore or onshore wind. The occasional clean window pops up, like the morning of Saturday the 1st of August with a light N/NE cross-off breeze, but you're still looking at 1ft swell. It's just not surfable.
For such a long period with no recommendations, this is a tough one. With no consistent surf on offer, it's not worth getting your hopes up. Forecasts can always change, but right now this is a big fat blank run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 4 | N 3 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
9 | 3 | 52 | 78 | 34 | 57 | 67 | 81 | 80 | 19 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:14AM3.31m | 2:43PM3.50m | 3:13AM3.46m | 3:35PM3.71m | 4:00AM3.67m | 4:19PM3.95m | 4:40AM3.88m | 4:57PM4.20m | 5:16AM4.08m | 5:32PM4.41m | 5:50AM4.25m | 6:07PM4.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:35PM1.52m | 9:02AM1.51m | 9:40PM1.38m | 10:01AM1.35m | 10:33PM1.17m | 10:49AM1.14m | 11:17PM0.95m | 11:30AM0.92m | 11:56PM0.74m | 12:07PM0.73m | 00:32AM0.58m | 12:42PM0.60m | 1:07AM0.47m | ||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 6 | W 9 | SSW 5 | W 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 |
6 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 67 | 81 | 2 | 19 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | SSW 4 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | 15 | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | — | 8 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 3 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | W 9 | NNE 2 | E 3 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 |
9 | 3 | 52 | 78 | 34 | 57 | — | — | 80 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 25 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 446 | 601 | 473 | 148 | 437 | 445 | 22 | 16 | 199 | 54 | 52 | 119 | 80 | 135 | 375 | 86 | 52 | 137 | 173 |
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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.










