Rade de Croisic Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Rade de Croisic over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough forecast. The first proper surf doesn’t really show up until Saturday the 12th, and even then, it’s not much to write home about. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. The water’s sitting at 69°F and that’s 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s notably warm out there, but the waves just aren’t cooperating.

The only real window where you might get a board wet is on Saturday morning, the 12th of September. We’ve got a little 2ft swell from the west, with a period of 8 seconds – that’s short-period windswell, not a lot of push. The combined energy is weak at 51, but the wind goes glassy, which is a major positive. It’ll be clean, but the waves are small and ordinary. If you’re desperate for a paddle, this is your best bet, but don’t expect much. The break is exposed to the swell, and with crowds being only sometimes, you might have a few others out there.

After that, it’s a lot of nothing. We get a few mornings with glassy conditions – like Monday the 14th and Thursday the 17th – but the swell is tiny, around 2ft, and the energy is low. It’s surfable but very ordinary. The long-period swell that shows up on Sunday the 13th has a 12-second period, which is a groundswell, but it’s crossed up with onshore wind and the energy is only 96 – not enough to get excited about.

The best conditions for clean waves actually come late on Sunday the 20th of September, with a moderate offshore breeze from the ENE at 12 mph, and a little 1.0ft swell. The period is 10 seconds, but the combined energy is just 17. It’s clean, but there’s barely any wave. That’s as good as it gets and it’s still weak.

For the rest of the forecast, it’s a long, flat run. Most days are poor surf conditions with onshore winds and tiny swell. The 23rd of September shows a glassy morning with 1.0ft and 0 wind, but again, the energy is only 23 – it’s a lake. Honestly, if you’re looking for a proper surf, you’re going to be waiting. The setup is so small and weak that it’s more interesting for a kite session than paddling, especially with the fresh onshore winds that kick up later in the afternoons.

So, bottom line: there’s no standout here. The best on offer is the glassy Saturday morning on the 12th, but keep your expectations low. It’s a quiet period for the Rade de Croisic.

Rusty.

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