
Surf Forecasts:
Rade de Croisic surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, W swell with 110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rade de Croisic over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Rade de Croisic area. Gotta be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and quiet, so don’t go rushing to load the boards just yet.
We’ve got a long stretch of minimal surf ahead. The first real sniff of anything worthwhile doesn’t show up until the very end of the window. The water is sitting at a balmy 71°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real oddity, feels more like a tropical lagoon than the Atlantic coast.
For the first week and a half, from Monday 13th July through to about Saturday 25th July, it’s a proper desert. Swell heights are tiny, mostly 0.7 ft to 2 ft, with periods all over the place but energy levels are pathetic – the combined energy of all swells is mostly in single digits or low teens, with a peak of only 68 on Thursday 16th. That’s barely a ripple. The wind is a mixed bag too, with a lot of onshore and cross-on slop, especially that Thursday afternoon with 19 mph winds from the West. A few mornings, like Sunday 19th and Tuesday 21st, offer clean offshore breezes, but with waves that small, you’re just looking at flat, glassy water. Not worth a paddle.
The pattern shifts a bit starting Sunday 26th July. We see a pulse of swell coming in. The combined energy climbs to 90 on Sunday morning, with a 3 ft WSW swell. But the wind is a cross-onshore mess at 16 mph, making it choppy. It gets a bit more size on Monday 27th July, with a 5 ft to 6 ft WSW swell, but the wind is howling from the Southwest at 25 mph, turning it into a messy, lumpy, strong cross-onshore. That’s more of a kite session than a surf session at Rade de Croisic.
The standout potential, and this is the only one worth circling on the calendar, is Tuesday 28th July. We’ve got a solid 5 ft to 5 ft swell from the West, with a long period of 10 to 11 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, with the combined energy reading a strong 408 to 610. The wind is onshore from the West at 12 mph, which isn’t ideal, but the sheer power of that swell might make it the best of a quiet bunch. That size is getting into the "too big for beginners" territory, but fine for the rest of us. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecast, but it’s the only real hope we’ve got.
Overall, a lot of flat days with one potentially interesting day right at the end. For the Rade de Croisic, the swell direction is coming from the West and Southwest, which lines up with the optimum. It’s a fairly consistent break, but crowds are possible. If that Tuesday 28th wave cleans up, it could be a cracker.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Mon morning, light winds from the N by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the N by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 13 |
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13 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 110 | 19 | 68 | 76 | 29 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:28PM4.69m | 4:56AM4.59m | 5:18PM4.94m | 5:45AM4.71m | 6:06PM5.09m | 6:31AM4.73m | 6:51PM5.11m | 7:16AM4.66m | 7:36PM4.99m | 8:00AM4.50m | 8:20PM4.76m | 8:43AM4.28m | 9:04PM4.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:59AM0.55m | 11:32PM0.25m | 11:53AM0.33m | 00:24AM0.03m | 12:42PM0.18m | 1:13AM-0.08m | 1:29PM0.12m | 2:00AM-0.05m | 2:15PM0.18m | 2:46AM0.09m | 3:00PM0.34m | 3:30AM0.33m | 3:45PM0.58m | 4:15AM0.64m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 32 | 31 |
Feels °C | 18 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 |
13 | — | 4 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 50 | 6 | — | — | 13 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | WNW 4 | SW 6 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | WSW 5 | SW 6 | W 6 | W 7 |
1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 7 | WSW 6 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | W 14 | W 13 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | — | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 2 | SW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WNW 4 | N 3 | WNW 2 | W 6 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | WSW 6 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | — | NNE 3 |
1 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 110 | 19 | 68 | 76 | 29 | 19 | 13 | — | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 494 | 58 | 368 | 386 | 135 | 135 | 386 | 0 | 32 | 357 | 22 | 424 | 652 | 181 | 771 | 755 | 857 | 633 | 755 | 374 |
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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.










