
Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 11s period, W swell with 9 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 0.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s happening in the Rade de Croisic over the next couple of weeks.
First thing you’ll notice – the water is weirdly warm. We’re talking 71°F with a 5°F anomaly above normal, so it’s way toastier than usual for this time of year. That’s a real head-scratcher.
Now for the surf… honestly, there’s almost nothing to get excited about. The entire 16-day window is a desert. From today (Sunday 19 July) right through to Monday 27 July, we’ve got basically zero surf – heights barely 0.7ft, periods all over the place, and winds mostly cross-off or onshore. It’s a flat spell, no two ways about it.
The only glimmer comes on Tuesday 28 July. Morning shows a 4ft swell from the WSW, period 10 seconds, with a light cross-shore breeze. Combined energy is 231 – moderate, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon picks up to 5ft, but that’s with onshore wind and a score of zero. The morning is marked as “marginal” – maybe worth a look if you’re desperate, but honestly, it’s not going to be pretty. After that, Tuesday 29 July onward drops back to tiny 1.0–2ft slop. Even Friday 31 July has a brief offshore wind (E 16 mph), but the swell is only 1ft – not enough to push a leaf.
Look, this is a spot that’s fairly consistent in general, but this run is a total dud. The setup is exposed to SW swell, and we’re just not getting any size or direction that works. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, but that won’t matter because nobody’s paddling out. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoon on 27 July and 28 July might have enough wind and chop to play with, but for paddle surfing, it’s a hard no.
So save your energy, wait for the next pattern. Forecasts can change, but right now this one’s a bummer.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 8 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | SSW 4 |
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5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:43AM4.28m | 9:04PM4.44m | 9:28AM4.02m | 9:50PM4.07m | 10:16AM3.75m | 10:41PM3.71m | 11:12AM3.52m | 11:43PM3.43m | 12:20PM3.37m | 00:59AM3.28m | 1:37PM3.36m | 2:14AM3.31m | 2:43PM3.50m | 3:13AM3.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:45PM0.58m | 4:15AM0.64m | 4:31PM0.87m | 5:01AM0.96m | 5:21PM1.15m | 5:50AM1.25m | 6:17PM1.39m | 6:47AM1.46m | 7:23PM1.52m | 7:54AM1.56m | 8:35PM1.52m | 9:02AM1.51m | 9:40PM1.38m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 13 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 4 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 3 | W 8 | W 8 | W 3 |
5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 8 | — | W 10 | SSW 4 |
— | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 7 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | N 2 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
10 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 780 | 386 | 324 | 311 | 386 | 324 | 356 | 386 | 356 | 427 | 430 | 291 | 181 | 444 | 356 | 441 | 738 | 430 | 780 | 924 | 1254 |
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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.










