
Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WNW swell with 160 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
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 – it’s a tough stretch ahead for Rade de Croisic. The next 16 days are looking like a real bust for any decent surf. We’ve got a long, painful gap with nothing worth paddling out for.
Looking at the entire run, there’s a whole lot of flatness and poor conditions. The wave energy is flatlined for the most part, with the highest combined energy we see hitting just 157 (moderate) on the 2nd of August, but that comes with a bunch of problems. The wind and swell just aren’t playing ball.
Let’s start with the first few days. From Thursday the 23rd through the 31st of July, it’s a total write-off. Swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, and the wind is all over the place. Early on, Thursday the 23rd morning has a tiny 0.7 ft swell from the west with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is east, offshore, but there’s just no power – combined energy is only 7 (weak). The afternoon gets worse with onshore wind. Friday the 24th is even smaller, with a 0.3 ft swell. The weekend is a mess of cross-shore and onshore winds whipping up chop, with swell staying well below 3 ft. You’ll see a bit more energy on the 27th of July Monday morning, with a 2 ft west swell and a 9-second period, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s messy. The energy is still only 78 (weak).
The next week is more of the same. We’ve got a few glassy mornings, like Friday the 31st of July morning and Thursday the 6th of August morning, but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft – you’d be floating around on a lake. The 1st of August Saturday is blown out with fresh cross-onshore winds.
The only real spike in the whole period comes on the 2nd of August. Sunday morning shows a 4 ft west swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 157 (moderate). But here’s the kicker – the wind is onshore from the west-northwest at 9 mph. That’s going to be bumpy and messy. The afternoon is slightly better, with the swell dropping to 3 ft and a cross-onshore wind, but it’s still not clean. This is the only time the swell gets over 3 ft, but the quality isn’t there for a good paddle session. It’s honestly more interesting for a kite surfer than a surfer on a shortboard.
The rest of the first week of August is a parade of onshore and cross-shore winds, rain showers, and tiny swell. We’ll see a 1 ft groundswell with a 10-second period on the 5th and 6th of August, but the energy is only 15-17 (weak). The morning of the 6th is glassy, but again, not enough swell to do anything.
What’s the bright spot? To be honest, there isn’t one. The whole 16-day window is a blank. For Rade de Croisic, this is more normal than unusual. The break is fairly consistent, but this run is a real stinker. Forecasts can change, so don’t throw the board in the attic just yet, but for now, save your gas and wait for a better window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 9 | W 9 | NW 3 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 4 | N 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 85 | 46 | 57 | 160 | 78 | 102 | 25 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 24 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 12:20PM3.37m | 00:59AM3.28m | 1:37PM3.36m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:23PM1.52m | 7:54AM1.56m | 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 | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 19 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | NW 3 | — | W 8 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 6 | W 10 | — | — | W 6 | W 9 | — | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | WNW 3 |
6 | 6 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 88 | 78 | — | 13 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | W 9 | W 9 | SE 4 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 9 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | — | N 3 | N 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | W 9 | NNE 3 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | WNW 8 | NNE 3 |
1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | 3 | 25 | 85 | 46 | 57 | 160 | — | 102 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 24 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 397 | 386 | 356 | 610 | 480 | 439 | 219 | 763 | 22 | 437 | 673 | 22 | 16 | 218 | 54 | 50 | 137 | 135 | 135 | 376 | 80 |
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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.










